Exploring Genealogical Roots
Can Uncover Fascinating History
We are staffed with experienced genealogists, online subscription databases, and over 5000 books, maps, magazines, and articles.
Join The Library
As a Member, you will have full access to the library facilities, publications, classes and our online resources as well as the talents and expertise of our volunteers who will help with your research project.
The Heritage Observer
The Heritage Observer is our quarterly newsletter covering all of the latest information on Low Country history, events and information on discovering your heritage. Make sure to sign up to receive notice of the latest release!
Promoting and Preserving Our Local History
The Heritage Library is a premier family research center on Hilton Head Island. Visit us today to start your family journey or continue to find exciting information about your ancestors.
Genealogical Research
The Heritage Library is a premier family research center on Hilton Head Island. We are staffed with experienced genealogists, online subscription databases, and over 5000 books, maps, magazines, and articles. Visit us today to start your family journey or continue to find exciting information about your ancestors.
African-American Ancestry Research
The Library’s collections are excellent for researching the origins of African-American families in this country from before the Civil War era down to the present time. They encompass both historical and genealogical data, with the richest material information on South Carolina and our Lowcountry region.
Census and Census Substitute Records
The census and census substitute records are available online or in our special collections at the library.
Lawton and Allied Families
The personal research files of Dr. Robert Peeples, his own family and others of the Lawton families
Family Surname Files
Peruse our list of family surnames including over 600 names from Ackerman to Zurheide