Local History
Uncover the past of the Beaufort District. Explore archives, photographs, history, and genealogical resources that preserve our community’s story.
The Beaufort District Collection houses in-person and online resources for people researching local history and information about the Lowcountry. These resources include archival material available by appointment in the Beaufort District Collection, digitized material in the Digital Collections, the Connections blog, which highlights some of these materials, and other resources such as obituary and ancestry research.
Visit the Beaufort District Collection
Access Local History Materials
View Digital Collections
Learn more about our collections and materials
Search the Online Obituary Index
Research your past with Ancestry.com Library Edition (Must be in the library to use)
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