Discover the History
of the city you love
So Many Stories to Tell
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
CLICK ON THE BANNER ABOVE to Register now for the Greenville County Historical Society Lecture Series 2024-25! For the next year, every 3rd Thursday of the month, beginning June 20, 2024, GCHS will present a different lecture in the series on many different historical topics and stories. Our panel of speakers are the best in the area. Click at the top of the page for all the information and registration.
THANK YOU TO OUR HUGUENOT SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES SPONSOR:
Fall 2024 Members Meeting, Sunday November 17
We hope you will join us and your fellow GCHS members at our Fall 2024 Members Meeting on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00pm. This meeting will be held at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 100 E. Court St., Greenville SC 29601. Look for your invitation in your email In-Box. Call 864-233-4103 or email [email protected], if you have questions about the meeting. We hope to see you there!
Photo Collections
Take a trip back in time and view Greenville through the ages. We house the largest collection of historic Greenville photography — 5,000+ images that span all the way from the 1890s through the mid 20th century.
Resources
Wondering about the history of a historic home, business or person? Explore our archives dating back to the 1880s, and stop by our 100 Lavinia Avenue location for even more maps, directories, photos, and research papers.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteers are the driving force behind the Historical Society. We have a dedicated volunteer base that comprises our office staff, board and committee members.