Meetings and Events

Chapter Meetings of the Charleston Chapter are usually held at 2:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month (with some exceptions for holidays). There are no meetings in June, July or August. Please check the events calendar to verify whether a meeting will be virtual (participation via Zoom) or will be held in-person.

Board Meetings of the Charleston Chapter are usually held by Zoom at 7:00 PM on Thursdays, but dates vary so please check our events calendar below. Contact any board member if you would like to participate or have a topic to discuss at a board meeting.

Latest Past Events

January 2023 Chapter Meeting

virtual via Zoom

Dr. Shelley Murphy will present an overview of the Center for Family History at the soon-to-open International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston. As Coordinator of Genealogy Education for the Center, Dr. Murphy developed the staff and public genealogy educational programs for them. Please note that this will be a Zoom meeting; we will not […]

Nov 2022 Chapter Meeting

The Masonic Center 1285 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston

Grahame Long, the Director of Museums for the Historic Charleston Foundation, will discuss the fascinating life of enslaved Charleston cabinetmaker, John Gough. We will meet in-person, but we also plan to make the meeting available via Zoom. Guests are always welcome - either in person or via Zoom.  Please CONTACT US if you are not […]

Oct 2022 Chapter Meeting

The Masonic Center 1285 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston

Virginia Ellison, Vice-President of Collections and Chief Operating Officer of the South Carolina Historical Society, will present, "What's In Your Attic?" She will discuss the procedures of donating materials to an archival repository or museum, how to navigate the donation process, which questions to ask, what factors to consider when giving your family's treasure to […]