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| Welcome to THE HERITAGE LIBRARY FOUNDATION |
| Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
Bringing the Past to Life
The
Heritage Library Foundation, Inc. is devoted to the study and
preservation of national and ancestral history.
The
Foundation operates a history and genealogical library, administers
several historical sites from the Colonial and Civil War eras, conducts
educational programs and publishes works of historical and genealogical
interest.
ACTIVITIES
LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER
The Heritage
Library is one of the most comprehensive in the region, with microfilm
readers, computers, high-speed Internet service and
collections of
books, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROM, manuscripts, periodicals, video
tapes, audio tapes, and maps. South Carolina materials account for
about 10 percent of the holdings. The balance covers other states and
many countries.
Trained volunteers are on hand to assist patrons find their way
through the decades of the ages and the generations of family to
find the answers they seek hidden in time.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Teams of Foundation members and friends work to preserve the remaining
physical evidence of our past so area residents and visitors may
appreciate and understand the significance of their heritage.
Opportunities abound to participate in our historic preservation
activities. If you are interested use the CONTACT US tab to reach us.
The
Foundation maintains and makes available to the public the historic
sites of Fort Mitchel and Zion Chapel-of-Ease Cemetery on Hilton Head
Island.
EDUCATION
Education Programs include classes, lectures and hands-on workshops on a
wide range of historical and genealogical topics for students of all
ages. Programs are held at The Heritage Library and at other locations
throughout Beaufort County.
PUBLISHING
The
Foundation assists family historians in publishing their research. It
also publishes selected manuscripts or out-of-print works from the
Library’s collections. If you need help with publishing use the CONTACT
US tab to reach us.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The
Foundation conducts outreach programs supporting the efforts of similar
cultural organizations, provides educational programs for individuals
and groups interested in family history and general historical subjects,
and stands ready to provide materials and lecturers to area schools to
enhance their history curriculum. If you are interested in a program on
genealogy or history use the CONTACT US tab to reach us.
The Heritage Library Foundation, Inc.
has moved to a new location at
852 William Hilton Parkway, 2nd Floor, Suite A-2
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
In the Savannah Bank (previously Harbourside) building between mile markers 8 and
9.
http://www.heritagelib.org/
Phone:
Voice - 843-686-6560
Fax - 843-686-6506
The
Foundation is a South Carolina non profit charitable corporation.
It is
qualified under IRS regulations as a 501(c) (3) organization.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Heritage Library Foundation, Inc. is established to
promote tand preserve genealogy and history.
The Foundation's mission includes:
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Maintaining the Heritage Library, a
genealogy and history center.
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Preserving
historic sites, such as Fort Mitchel and Zion Chapel of Ease
Cemetery
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Facilitating
activities that promote the study and enjoyment of history and
genealogy.

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