Q. How can I do family history and genealogy research?

To begin your family history research online, start with our Family History and Genealogy guide. 

Familysearch.org has a useful list of online South Carolina genealogy records. Some require payment or membership, but most are free.

To view the records Special Collections and the South Carolina Historical Society have, search our library catalog system here. Be sure to select only "Special Collections" and "South Carolina Historical Society" on the left-hand side of the screen.

Select records have also been digitized on the Lowcountry Digital Library here. 

Ask a Question
Get in touch with Special Collections’ reference professionals using the Ask Us form on our website.  We welcome questions from all users, regardless of their academic affiliation.

Schedule a Research Consultation with Special Collections: http://libcal.charleston.edu/appointments/.

Explore Digital Collections
Browse or Search the Lowcountry Digital Library.