Charleston South Carolina FamilySearch Center

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David & Delsa Biorn, Directors

Charleston, SC Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  1519 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407


 * From I-26 Take exit 216A at Cosgrove Avenue, cross the Ashley River. Once across the bridge, you are on Sam Rittenburg Blvd (also known as SC Hwy 7). Continue on Sam Rittenburg Blvd (SCHwy 7) for 1.8 miles. The church is on the left, 0.3 miles after you pass Ashley Plaza shopping center.
 * From Savannah Hwy, US-17: Follow Sam Rittenburg Blvd (SC Hwy 7) for 2.3 miles. The church is on the right, 0.4 miles after you pass Village Square shopping center.


 * Language: English

Phone:  843-766-6017

E-mail:  SC_Charleston@familyhistorymail.org or dbiorn1248@hotmail.com

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
 * Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm
 * Saturday: 2nd and 4th Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm with emphasis on Indexing on 2nd Saturday

Holiday Schedule: 

'''Closed all major holidays. First week of July for updates and repairs, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December.'''

Location Map: 1519 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston, SC

Website: 

Check the FHC Charleston SC Calendar webpage.

Calendar and Events

 * Monthly Classes the 3rd Tuesday of every month except October and December
 * 2023 Monthly Zoom classes:
 * January 17th Tuesday at 7 pm. "PERSI at the Allen Co. Public Library (Periodical Source Index)
 * February 21th Tuesday at 7 PM Andrea Collection
 * March 21st Tuesday at 7pm State Archives in Columbia SC
 * April 18th Tuesday at 7pm SC Historical Society
 * May 16th Tuesday at 7pm Charleston Library Society
 * June 20th Tuesday at 7pm SC Huguenot Society
 * July 18th Tuesday at 7pm Family History Technical Library (FHTL)
 * August 15th Tuesday at 7pm Visiting the DAR in Washington DC
 * September 19th Tuesday at 7pm Old Parochial Registers of Scotland
 * October 15th ALL DAY GENEALOGY SEMINAR
 * November 21th Tuesday at 7pm National Archives
 * December no class
 * The meeting is virtual and on Zoom.
 * All classes are subject to availability
 * You can be added to the group email of all events; just send your Name and Email to the Directors at dbiorn1248@hotmail.com

More info available on FHC Charleston SC Events webpage

Center Resources
FHC Charleston SC currently has over 1300 shelved books on genealogy and/or history related topics, plus over 5000 films and fiche from the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * FamilySearch Catalog: FHC Charleston SC can help you locate any films or fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: -- Book Inventory. An inventory of books available at FHC Charleston SC.


 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Subscriptions change over time so please visit the portal webpage for more details.


 * 9 networked computers available for use by patrons, all with access to the FamilySearch Center Portal.
 * 1 microfilm workstations (microfilm viewing only).
 * 1 Canon Microfilm Scanner 300 workstation (microfilm/microfiche viewing) with capability to make paper or digital copies.
 * Picture and document scanning for FamilySearch and on flash drive available.

Staff Research Specialties
African American

England

South Carolina

German

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
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