In honor of his historic voyage 350 years ago, the BDC is hosting Capt. William Hilton (aka Dwayne Pickett) at Lobeco and Bluffton Branches in June. All ages are welcome.
"Civil War 150" Traveling ExhibitGilder Lehrman Institute of American History in partnership with The Library of America with grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities Coming September 2013! June - August schedule |
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About the Beaufort District Collection:
The purpose of the Beaufort District Collection is to acquire, preserve, maintain and make accessible a research collection of permanent value that records the history of the area of lowcountry South Carolina known as the old historic Beaufort District. It is intended to be used by customers who perform their own research. Our philosophy of service is to offer as many free services as possible to those who are interested in learning more about the history, culture, and environment of Beaufort County.
The BDC Research Room welcomes all visitors and researchers over the age of 12 years. We have space for up to 7 researchers at a time. We want you to come use our resources and expertise. But group visits must be scheduled in advance of the proposed group visit. Please know that we may not be able to accommodate your request. We will try, but staffing and the space constraints of our Research Room may not be sufficient to accommodate your request.
Besides managing BDC Research Room, we provide access to some of our materials and services through the “Virtual BDC:” this web page, the BDC Collection Services page, the Online Obituary Index, the Phosphate, Farms, and Family digital collection, the Lucille Hasell Culp Collection: A Celebration of Beaufort, South Carolina, a selection of 300 images, the Local History and Nature web pages, our Connections blog, our WordPress blog of lists of materials about particular people, places, and other topics, and Facebook. For lists of librarian recommended materials on the people, places and topics important in Beaufort District's long and unique history, click here for "Local History Treasures Brought to you by the Beaufort District Collection!"
"How to Credit Our Collections"
In addition, we select and stock books and DVDs in the "Local History"sections at each of the BCL branch libraries. We provide access to the Ancestry Library Edition subscription database to visitors of our library facilities and microfilm to the Beaufort Branch and Hilton Head Island Branch libraries.
Plus, we coordinate or present programs about local history, archaeology, and our coastal environment, including the occasional instructional session about how to perform historical and/or genealogical research around the library system or for community groups.
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Local History and Nature PagesView "Beaufort County History Moments" Short video segments about aspects of our local history and cultural heritage. Read transcripts from our own BDC Archives We have compiled a list of the known dead from Beaufort County Coroner Inquisition Records. |
BDC Docent Program
Special Collections volunteer work requires special people with special skills, aptitudes, and demonstrated behaviors of perseverance and fortitude. Call or e-mail the Beaufort District Collection Volunteer Coordinator for details. Perhaps, the BDC Docent Program isn't for you but you still want to help the Library by volunteering your skills and time? Other departments of the Beaufort County Library need volunteers.
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Using the
Beaufort District Collection Research Room 
Welcome to Beaufort County Library’s Beaufort District Collection (BDC).
We offer a research collection of permanent value which focuses on Beaufort District history, culture, and environment. At various points in the past, Beaufort District included all or parts of current Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Allendale counties. General coverage is granted to the rest of South Carolina.
The Beaufort District Collection is staffed by one full-time librarian and one full-time preservation associate. We also have specially trained docents who assist with special projects.
Materials may not be removed from the Beaufort District Collection. However, duplicate copies of some titles are available through the "Local History" sections at the Branch Libraries in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Lobeco and St. Helena.
Most of the printed items held within the BDC may be photocopied in the Beaufort District Collection room, pursuant to U.S. copyright laws. However, some materials owned by the BDC cannot be duplicated due to the fragility of the materials. If you want to make photocopies of or use an electronic or digital means of acquiring a copy of a resource housed within the BDC, you must ask for permission to do so from the Historical Resources Coordinator.
We grant permission to reproduce images from our Beaufort District Collection under limited criteria. Please consult with the us about how to obtain permission to reproduce images owned by the Beaufort County Library.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to contact the BDC staff before traveling to the Beaufort District Collection to do research. Staff vacancies may affect access to the BDC since our first priority is being good stewards of the research materials for which we are responsible. Many of Beaufort’s family and public records prior to the 20th century were lost to fire, war, and neglect. The BDC staff will be happy to discuss existing resources that are relevant to your research and potential strategies for accommodating the significant loss of our records. Our telephone number is 843-255-6468; e-mail address is gracec@bcgov.net.
RULES FOR USING THE BDC Research Room:
Refusal to follow any of the rules listed below may result in denial of the use of the materials in the Beaufort District Collection's Research Room.
1) Only notepaper and essential personal reference books will be permitted at research tables.
2) Pencils are permitted. Do not use pens or markers while in the BDC.
3) Be advised that the library keeps records of research room attendance and research topics.
4) Materials may not be removed from the BDC.
5) If you want to make photocopies of or take photographs of materials, digital or film based, ask for the permission or assistance of Beaufort District Collection staff.
6) Use care when handling the materials. Keep them clean and free of stray marks.
7) Do not lean on materials, make marks on materials, write notes on top of materials, or rest books or ther items on materials.
8) Theft or mutilation of library materials is a crime that is prosecuted.
9) Some materials in the BDC are restricted materials.
10) The Library reserves the right to inspect all notes, photocopies, and personal reference books before the researcher leaves.
11) The Library reserves the right to require a patron to submit to a search of his or her person conducted by a police officer, upon fficient grounds.
The BDC@ The Branches Local History Program Series
We’re testing out a living history program model, digging up Civil War relatives, and preparing for the arrival of the “Civil War 150” traveling exhibit (sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Library of America with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities). Join us if you can. All programs and workshops are free. Some age limits may apply. Some programs require advance registration.
Come meet explorer Captain William Hilton. He will share his adventures along the Carolina coast 350 years ago with all ages in this free BDC@ The Branches local history program. Learn about Capt. Hilton's life, discoveries, and the beginnings of colonial South Carolina with living historian Dwayne Pickett.
You have three opportunities to catch Capt. Hilton in port soon:
BDC@ Beaufort Branch, Sat., May 18th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
BDC@ Lobeco Branch, Sat., June 15th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
BDC@ Bluffton Branch, Wed., June 26th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
We start to set the stage for the upcoming "Civil War 150" traveling exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in partnership with The Library of America with grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities with a special genealogy workshop: "Digging Up Your Civil War Ancestors” (Ages 12—up)
Identify your Civil War ancestors – whether they wore the Blue or the Gray! Information relating to the United States Colored Troops will be included as well. Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection Manager, is the presenter. Free. Basic computer skills helpful. Space is limited.
BDC@ Lobeco Branch 1862 Trask Parkway |
BDC@ Beaufort Branch 311 Scott Street |
Tuesday, June 18th 4 pm — 6pm |
Tuesday, July 9th 10 am -- Noon |
Lobeco Branch Meeting Space |
Gather in the 2nd floor common area |
Contact: 255 –6479, gmolter@bcgov.net Free but REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
Contact: 255-6458, sedmonds@bcgov.net Free but REGISTRATION REQUIRED. |
Outreach & Public Relations
"Fleshing Out the Houses: Social and Economic Sources about Residents of Historic Homes, 1860 – 2013," a workshop designed for the Research Group of the Historic Beaufort Foundation, Fri., May 10th. Follow-up computer practice is Tues., June 11th.
Patricia Bee's 8th Grade Social Studies class from H.E. McCracken Middle School in Bluffton had to cancel their visit scheduled for Fri., May 24th citing budget issues.
Short presentation about "One County Reads the Civil War" and "Civil War 150" traveling exhibit at Sons of Confederate Veterans, Genl. Richard H. Anderson Chapter, August 5th.
STAFF:
Grace Morris Cordial, MLS, SL
Historical Resources Coordinator
Charmaine Seabrook Concepcion, BA, MA
Preservation Associate
CONTACT:
E-mail: cseabrook@bcgov.net
PHONE: 843-255-6468
FAX: 843-255-9502
Mailing address:
Beaufort District Collection
Beaufort County Library
311 Scott Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
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South
Carolina Sites
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The State of South Carolina’s Home Page (http://www.sc.gov/)
Sciway(South
Carolina Information Highway) (http://www.sciway.net)
A comprehensive set of links to information on South Carolina including
cities, counties, directories, economic development, education,
gopher sites, government, politics, health, medicine, history, Internet
service providers, job istings, libraries, archives, museums, news,
media, organizations, statistics, weather and tides.
SC Dept. of Archives and History (Columbia) (http://scdah.sc.gov)
The South Carolina Historical Society (Charleston) (http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/)
The South Caroliniana Library (University of South Carolina, Columbia) (http://www.sc.edu/library/socar)
Beaufort County Genealogy Page of US GenWeb Project (http://sciway3.net/clark/beaufort/index.html) see also: Hampton (http://sciway3.net/clark/hampton/index.html) and Jasper County (http://sciway3.net/clark/jasper/index.html) pages.
SCIway: List of South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Organizations (http://www.sciway.net/org/hist.html): An alaphabetical guide to groups throughout he state.
South Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc. (http://www.scgen.org)
South Carolina Page of US GenWeb Project (http://sciway3.net/scgenweb/)
South Carolina Obituary Resources (http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/south-carolina-obituary-resources)
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