The Archive
The Darlington County Historical Commission was created by the South Carolina Legislature in 1965 to serve as the county governmental archive, procure general historical records relating to local history, and mark historic sites.
From that humble beginning, we have grown into a substantial archive representing the Pee Dee region of SC. Our primary holdings relate directly to Darlington County, with collateral holdings referencing Chesterfield, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg Counties. The collection volume is more than 5,500 linear feet of documents.
Researchers from all over the United States regularly use our research room.
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Family Related
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Photographic Records
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General Court Records
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Vertical Files
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Land Records
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The Museum
The museum is dedicated to the memory of Carolyn “Bet” Norment Phillips, who, at her death, bequeathed 4 million dollars to create a place where local citizens could immerse themselves in their history.
The Grand Gallery allows visitors to explore more than 14,000 years of local history. Our exhibits reflect our history from our area’s earliest inhabitants through the events of the 20th century. We feature fascinating artifacts, surprising information, and key historical facts. The exhibits also highlight the area’s military history, sports heroes, decorative arts, people, and more.
