Folklore Resources at the South Carolina State Library

cover image of book When Roots Die

Did you know the South Carolina State Library provides an online resource guide to South Carolina folklore? In this guide, users can find information about folktales, foodways, arts, music, memories, and many things unique to the state. There are even resources about children's books related to South Carolina folklore. Visit this unique online guide today to learn more.

Image: When roots die: endangered traditions on the Sea Islands by Patricia Jones-Jackson available through the SCLENDS online catalog.

Upcoming Event

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The Cheese Biscuit Queen - Kiss My Aspic! with Mary Martha Greene

March 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
Join us virtually at our next Speaker at the Center series on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00PM with the Cheese Biscuit Queen, Mary Martha Greene, for a conversation about her recently released, "The Cheese Biscuit Queen - Kiss My Aspic!"