State Library Develops Online Census Guide

Francis William Edmonds' 1854 painting, "Taking the Census"

The South Carolina State Library has developed an online guide to the US Census. The guide contains information on the history and purpose of the US Census as well as the importance of completing the Census and how to avoid Census fraud. Learn more at http://guides.statelibrary.sc.gov/2020Census

Upcoming Event

Image of the Liberty Flag.

South Carolina State Library supports South Carolina State Museum’s “American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution” Exhibit Opening

June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Join the South Carolina State Library in supporting the State Museum's new exhibit, “American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution.” Discover how South Carolina evolved from a prosperous British colony to a key battleground in the American Revolution. Visit the State Library’s table to explore resources on the American Revolution.