Preserving African American Family History in South Carolina

Preserving African American Family History

Genealogy

About This Resource

As generational storytelling and traditions demonstrate, family history and genealogy is an integral piece of African American history. Researching family history builds a complete picture, filling in the gaps from sources that have not traditionally valued Black lives and history. Genealogy is a useful tool for preservation because learning about the people of an African American historic site can guide your preservation project.
Within this Genealogy topic page you will find resources curated from across the SC Preservation Toolkit related specifically to preserving your African American family history, or genealogy. Whether you are new to this work or a long-time advocate, this page’s blog posts on genealogy, related How-To Guides, helpful resource links, and relevant Tools will help you be successful in preserving your family’s heritage for years to come.

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How To Guides

Explore a range of best practices, tips and tricks with our handy “how to” guides before you start your preservation project.

How to Explore Your Family History

A guide to doing your own genealogy or family history research.

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How to Collect Family Oral Histories

A guide to doing informal oral histories of your family or local community to save their stories and passed down knowledge.

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How to Preserve Your Family Artifacts

A guide to protecting and saving your family artifacts.

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Helpful Resources

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African American Genealogy

A genealogical resource guide for collections relating to African American genealogy at the SC Department of Archives and History.

Black ProGen Live: Ep. 19: North and South Carolina Genealogy Research

Discussion of research strategies and resources relating to African American genealogy in the Carolinas.
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Guide to African American Genealogical Resources at the Avery Research Center

A guide to African American genealogical resources at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
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The Center for Family History at the International African American Museum

Research center dedicated to connecting individuals with their family history and their ancestors.
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African American Ancestry Research at the Heritage Library

Guide to African American Ancestry Research at Hilton Head’s Heritage Library.

Black ProGen

BlackProGen is a group of professional genealogists who research and document African American families. We share research strategies, thoughts, ideas, experiences, and whatever comes to mind while working for clients and in our own research endeavors through conference and webinar presentations, blogs, podcasts, video, interviews, and more.

Preservation Topics

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