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Horry County Archives Center
Mission Statement
Established by the Horry County Higher Education Commission in 2006, the Horry County Archives Center (HCAC) at Coastal Carolina University focuses on researching the history of Horry County and surrounding counties. The center works with local history-minded groups to find significant historical material, preserve it and make it accessible to the public. The HCAC houses University Libraries' long established "Waccamaw Collection," a collection of books dealing with the history of the Waccamaw River region, as well as recently purchased microfilm copies of historic land documents. The center plans to seek out privately held historic documents that would be of local interest and work to digitize those items.
Finding HCAC Materials
Due to planned renovations to Kimbel Library, the HCAC collection has been moved to the Coastal Science Center building in Atlantic Center Park at 301 Allied Drive. Therefore, items in this collection will temporarily have limited access.
To request HCAC materials please fill out the HCAC Request Form We will do our best to respond to patron requests within a 24-48 hour period. You will then be given an opportunity to view requested items at the Coastal Science Center as our schedule permits. Thank you for your cooperation during this period of transition.
HCAC Spotlight
The Ark Plantation and Cemetery
Diane DeVaughn Stokes with Inside Out conducted an interview with Horry County Archives Center Director Ben Burroughs in May 2016 regarding the Ark Plantation and Cemetery.