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

Jon Tuttle

Jon W. Tuttle author of South Carolina Onstage

May 9, 2024, 5:30 PM

Join the South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book for our next Speaker at the Center Author Talk, featuring Jon W. Tuttle. He will discuss his book, South Carolina Onstage.