About the HRC

The Beaufort County History Consortium (BCHC) is a group of non-profit institutions with publicly accessible sites, collections and programs that relate to the diverse history of the Beaufort County, South Carolina.

The Consortium seeks to preserve, link and promote the historical and cultural collections and sites that reveal Beaufort County’s critical role in the region, state and nation by  providing meaningful and engaging heritage and educational experiences.

The Consortium strives to strengthen member organizations through cooperative professional development and sharing of institutional expertise.

The Consortium’s membership includes a wide spectrum of libraries, museums, historical sites and preservation organizations across Beaufort County that have publically accessible documents, research materials, objects, artifacts, maps, structures, and programs related to Beaufort County history.