The South Carolina Archives and History Center in Columbia documents the state's cultural heritage through the preservation of historical records and significant historical sites. The agency maintains a research archives that is available to the public as well as other state agencies. Visitors may also view changing historical exhibits in the archive's exhibition gallery.
The state archives preserve various types of historical records. The kinds of documents that are available include legislative records, executive records, court records, treasury records, land records, military service records, and records of different state agencies. Researchers should keep in mind that the state did not require the recording of birth and death records prior to 1915. Marriage licenses were not recorded prior to 1911. The pre-Civil War records of several SC counties have been lost or were destroyed.
People are welcome to research documents at the Archives and History Center. The facility maintains a small research library, indexes to state records, and microfilm of many state and federal documents. Students, genealogists, lawyers, state agencies, and the general public often use the facility for research. The staff is happy to assist in the search for information and help with the copying of documents. Microfilm copies of some documents can be ordered. Research facilities at the South Carolina Archives are open Tuesday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm and Saturdays from 8:30am to noon and 1pm-5pm. The research library is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and all state holidays.
The public may view special exhibitions at the facility's J. Verne Smith Gallery. The current featured exhibit is "Confrontation to Conflict: South Carolina's Path to the Civil War." The public is given the opportunity to view this important period in South Carolina's history through its historical documents. Various documents provide background on the economic factors facing the state in the mid 1800s, and trace the steps that led SC into the Civil War. SC rejected the federal tariffs on certain imported goods, considering them unjust and an excessive burden on the states. The state passed an ordinance declaring the tariffs null and void. After nullification, South Carolina gained a reputation as a strong advocate for the rights of Southern states. In 1860 a state convention adopted and signed an ordinance repealing South Carolina's 1788 adoption of the Constitution of the United States, thereby opening the way for secession from the union. The exhibit may be viewed Monday-Saturday from 9am-4:30pm.
The South Carolina Archives and History Center is located eight miles northeast of downtown Columbia at 8301 Parkland Road, off Hwy. 277N. Ample free parking is available at the facility. There is also a gift shop onsite that offers a variety of South Carolina themed merchandise, including maps and publications.
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