OUR MISSION
Our mission is to discover, preserve, and promote the history of the Inland Lowcountry by weaving the stories of our people, land, and culture into the fabric of daily life and future growth.
OUR VISION
Our vision is an inland Lowcountry where everyone has knowledge of our extraordinary and unfolding history, with great schools enriched by immersive learning experiences, where individuals and communities are connected...
PLAN YOUR VISIT
TUESDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(LAST TICKETS SOLD AT 3 PM)
SATURDAY By Appointment Only
(843) 931-1021
101 RIDGE STREET
SAINT GEORGE, SC 29477
EXPLORE OUR COLLECTION
Dorchester Heritage Center is home to over 10,000 artifacts – an impressive collection that has grown thanks to our generous community.
COME DISCOVER WITH US
DHC is at the center of the effort to connect us to our history, a greater sense of place, and each other.
HAPPENINGS AT DHC
Pirates in the Lowcountry
Were there pirates in South Carolina? Yes, there were! In the Spring of 1718 piracy became a major problem for Charles Town and its leaders because it was a direct challenge to good order and the...
April Discovery Series: The Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe Today
The Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe, with ancestral roots along the Edisto River, has been an integral part of South Carolina’s inland Lowcountry. In the upcoming April Discovery Series, Chief Reverend Dr. John G. Creel, MD, FAAFP, will discuss his forthcoming book detailing the tribe’s recent history.
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