History

Get to know your family in the Greenville County Library’s SC Room

DYK the Hughes Main Library offers one of the most extensive historical archives in the state.

September 19, 2022 • 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A shot of Hughes Main Library's exterior during midday

We’re celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month by highlighting GCLS resources. | Photo via wikimedia commons

You don’t need to test your DNA to learn about your genealogy. The Hughes Main Library offers one of the most extensive historical archives in the state.

Take a free visit to the South Carolina Room to research your family tree. Or take advantage of the library’s online resources, including:

📚Genealogy guides

📚Marriage announcement index

📚Obituary index

📚Historical images

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