South Carolina Historical Society

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South Carolina Historical Society

The South Carolina Historical Society is located in the Fireproof Building.
Formation	1855
Type	Historical Society
Headquarters	Robert Mills Fireproof Building 100 Meeting Street Charleston, South Carolina
Website	South Carolina Historical Society

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The South Carolina Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1855 to preserve South Carolina's rich historical legacy. The SCHS is the state's oldest and largest private repository of books, letters, journals, maps, drawings, and photographs about South Carolina's history.