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
Ongoing Projects
Have you seen these markers around our county? Do you know of any that could use some "TLC"? We're restoring historical markers in Allendale County. Contact us at allendalechs@gmail.com to learn more!
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
ACHS, along with partners USC Salkehatchie and the Yemassee Tribe, will host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Americans” January 23 - March 6, 2027. The exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street and the National Museum of the American Indian explores how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture and identity of the United States.
More information will be coming soon!
Recent Events
On August 30th, we gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mayor Holmes's historic election. You can view one of the slideshow presentations with photographs from Allendale in the 1950's,60's and 70's using this link.
You can also check out Shawn Cabbagestalk's post on Facebook here!
Meetings
ACHS will hold its next meeting at
Swallow Savannah Methodist Church on
Wednesday, September 16th 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 is excited to share some photographs with you from Revolutionary Days. Thank you for your support! Click here!
The Allendale County SC250 Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month at 11:30 AM at Swallow Savannah Methodist Church.
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!
2025 Highlights
ACHS had a busy and productive 2025! 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 2026 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 allendalechs@gmail.com
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
