Charleston South Carolina Family History Center



2022 Monthly Zoom classes:

January 11th Tuesday at 7 pm on Zoom. "Welcome to the Charleston SC FHC" Learn about all the resources to have here at our library.

February 8th Tuesday at 7 PM on Zoom "Finding sources in Ancestry" by Chad Rouse

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

March 8th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom "Researching Newspaper Records" by Tommie Provost

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

April 12th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom "Analyzing your documents" by Bill Ferris

May 10th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom "1950 Census is out so "Get Involved" by Dave Biorn

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

June 14th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

July 12th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

August 9th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

September 13th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

October 15th ALL DAY GENEALOGY SEMINAR "Genealogy is like a Picnic!"

November 8th Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/8165465336?pwd=N0hDa1kyVFg3ZWZ6OGdKUjNPdm5aUT09

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  1519 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407


 * From I-26 Take exit 216A at Cosgrove Avenue, cross the Ashley River. Once across the bridge, you are on Sam Rittenburg Blvd (also known as SC Hwy 7). Continue on Sam Rittenburg Blvd (SCHwy 7) for 1.8 miles. The church is on the left, 0.3 miles after you pass Ashley Plaza shopping center.
 * From Savannah Hwy, US-17: Follow Sam Rittenburg Blvd (SC Hwy 7) for 2.3 miles. The church is on the right, 0.4 miles after you pass Village Square shopping center.


 * Language: English

Phone:  843-766-6017

E-mail:  SC_Charleston@familyhistorymail.org or dbiorn1248@hotmail.com

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Saturday: 2nd and 4th Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm with emphasis on Indexing on 2nd Saturday

Holiday Schedule: 

'''Closed all major holidays. First week of July for updates and repairs, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December.'''

Location Map: 1519 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC

Website: 

Check the FHC Charleston SC Calendar webpage.

Calendar and Events

 * Monthly Classes the 2nd Tuesday of every month except October and December
 * 2022 Monthly Zoom classes:
 * January 11th Tuesday at 7 pm. "Welcome to the Charlestonm SC FHC"  Learn about all the resources to have here at our library.
 * February 8th Tuesday at 7 PM
 * March 8th Tuesday at 7pm Newspaper Records
 * April 12th Tuesday at 7pm
 * May 10th Tuesday at 7pm
 * June 14th Tuesday at 7pm
 * July 12th Tuesday at 7pm
 * August 9th Tuesday at 7pm
 * September 13th Tuesday at 7pm
 * October 15th ALL DAY GENEALOGY SEMINAR " Keeping it Simple; That was easy!"
 * November 8th Tuesday at 7pm
 * December no class
 * The meeting is virtual and on Zoom.
 * You can be added to the group email of all events; just send your Name and Email to the Direcotors at dbiorn1248@hotmail.com

More info available on FHC Charleston SC Events webpage

Center Resources
FHC Charleston SC currently has over 1300 shelved books on genealogy and/or history related topics, plus over 5000 films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * FamilySearch Catalog: FHC Charleston SC can help you locate any films or fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: -- Book Inventory. An inventory of books available at FHC Charleston SC.


 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Subscriptions change over time so please visit the portal webpage for more details.


 * 14 networked computers available for use by patrons, all with access to the FHC Portal.
 * 1 microfilm workstations (microfilm viewing only).
 * 1 Canon Microfilm Scanner 300 workstation (microfilm/microfiche viewing) with capability to make paper or digital copies.
 * Picture and document scanning for FamilySearch and on flash drive available.

Staff Research Specialties
England

South Carolina

German

New York

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.