Allendale County Historical Society
Allendale, South Carolina
Brightening Our Future by Discovering Our Past
ACHS's mission is to promote and preserve the rich history of Allendale’s people.
About
The Allendale County Historical Society was founded in 2005. The organization, with the help of members and volunteers in the county and surrounding communities, is dedicated to preserving all things that make Allendale so special. A group of 8 residents serve on the Board and are dedicated to preserving places, stories, and culture that are unique to Allendale. The core of our work lies in the continuous passion and dedication we bring to the range of projects we take part in. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a meaningful difference.
Projects and Events
Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.
-Robert Kennedy
Recent Events
On Saturday, May 4th, ACHS set up a booth at the Unity Festival. Visitors and locals enjoyed looking at older photographs of Allendale and talking with members about the history of our county. Gift baskets went to 2 lucky people, and popcorn and lemonade were enjoyed by all!
ACHS had a great time at the Unity Festival with our friends from Keep Allendale County Beautiful and AllendaleSC250. Together, we are celebrating our county's rich history and exciting future!
On Thursday, January 25th, we had a great turnout at the James Brandt Building for Home Land: Revisited. We took a fresh look at the 1970's slideshow originally presented by Joe Topper and Xania Lawton. This was a great opportunity to learn more about the people and places depicted in the original slideshow's photos. Many people in attendance shared their knowledge of Allendale's history as we went through the photos. We had interesting discussions, and refreshments were enjoyed by all!
Check back often for information on ACHS's next program!
Ongoing Projects
ACHS is working on a comprehensive list of cemeteries in Allendale County. This is a work in progress, and we welcome additions and corrections. Take a look at the list by clicking here. If you know of one that has been overlooked, please contact us.
Upcoming Events
Come out to Water Street on Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM for Allendale County's 2024 Community Day hosted by Renewed Faith International Ministries.
Stop by for free lemonade and popcorn. Take a trip down memory lane as you view a slideshow depicting old and new photographs of our county. Tell an ACHS member a fun fact about Allendale for a chance to win a free gift basket full of surprises!
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop! The workshop will be held in Columbia on Thursday, September 12th. Session include Exploring Digital Equipment and Applications to Scan Historic Cemeteries, Overview of South Carolina Cemetery Laws, and more. Lunch is included. Click on this link to learn more. Space is limited so register early online here.
Meetings
ACHS will hold its next meeting at
Swallow Savannah Methodist Church on
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
The Allendale County Historical Society meets
on the 3rd Wednesday each month at 5:30 PM.
We always love to see members of our community.
Minutes from the most recent meeting can be found here.
The Allendale County SC250 Committee will hold its next meeting at
Swallow Savannah Methodist Church on
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM.
The Allendale County SC250 Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at noon.
We need your contributions as we celebrate South Carolina’s Revolutionary Era, its significant people, places, principles, and events. You can learn more by visiting the website, allendalesc250.com
South Carolina had a significant role in securing our nation’s freedom, and Allendale is part of that storied history. Please join us in sharing our county’s importance in Revolutionary War history. Allendale County Historical Society is working with our county's SC250 Committee to celebrate the Sestercentennial of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Every person's story is important, and we want to hear yours! Please join us on the second Wednesday each month at Swallow Savannah Methodist Church. The meeting will start at noon, and all are encouraged to attend!
Click on the Learn More! button to visit SC250's official webpage. You can also message us to get additional information.
Don't forget to check out Allendale County's SC250 Facebook page here!
The Allendale County 250 Committee has its own, new website. Visit it here!
2023 Highlights
ACHS had a busy and productive 2023! We are excited to share the following letter from our President, Anne Rice, which includes a few of our accomplishments from last year. We need your support to make 2024 even more productive!
Become a Member
Do you want to get involved with the Allendale County Historical Society? Great! We would love to have you!
Please complete the Membership Form. Then, send the completed form and your dues to ACHS at PO Box 85 Allendale, SC 29810. You can also email the form to ACHistoricalSociety@allendalecounty.com. It's simple to submit payment via Cash App, $ACHSociety
We are always appreciative of comments and suggestions. Please use the form below to share your opinions.
ACHS
939 Main St. N.
PO Box 85
Allendale, SC 29810
