The South Carolina State Library plays a multifaceted role in serving the needs of South Carolina. We offer various programs and services for the state and people of South Carolina including library development and advocacy, talking book services, state and federal document depositories, and much more. Beyond our administrative functions, we also serve as a traditional library, complete with public spaces and diverse collections. We invite you to visit our library and explore our exhibits, displays, and the contents of our shelves. Our doors are open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
In the Library
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SC250 - Women's History Month
Come visit the South Carolina State Library to explore South Carolina’s Revolutionary era through the lens of Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women who supported the Patriot cause and helped shape the state’s fight for independence.
On the Shelves
Celebrating Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, the South Carolina State Library has curated a special collection of books that highlight the powerful stories of women who have shaped both the state and the nation.
Federal Documents
Federal Publications on Women in the American Revolution
Discover how federal publications highlight the roles women played in the American Revolution, revealing how their leadership and labor shaped the nation beyond the battlefield.
State Documents
State Documents for Women’s History Month
Learn about the Palmetto State’s Revolutionary women through these documents from the South Carolina State Documents Collection.
Upcoming Event
Author Patricia Brandon and "Rise of the Pale Moon"
May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
Join us at the next installment of the Speaker at the Center with Author Patricia Brandon where she will discuss her historical fiction novel, "Rise of the Pale Moon." Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War era in coastal South Carolina, Rise of the Pale Moon weaves a compelling tale of three young women from distinct backgrounds: an indentured servant from London, a chattel slave raised on the Montague Hall plantation, and a Catawba Indian captured by the Cherokee and traded into slavery.
