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:

• Maintaining the Heritage Library, a genealogy and history center.

• Preserving historic sites, such as Fort Mitchel and Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery

• Facilitating activities that promote the study and enjoyment of history and genealogy. 

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