Liberty Hill Historical and Genealogical Society
Preserving the history of the oldest Black community in North Charleston, South Carolina
Investing in
our History & Community
Explore Our History Together:
The Liberty Hill Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, researching and interpreting historical information about the Liberty Hill community established in 1871, in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Our events encourage residents, past and present, to appreciate their roots as they look toward the future.
Liberty Hill’s Journey
Soul of the Family
Birth of a Community
We appreciate our partners!
Every year we depend on other organizations and individuals like you who understand the importance of learning our history. We invite you to share in our endeavors by donating to the Historical Society or volunteering.
Faith
The first acre of Liberty Hill was donated to St. Peter’s AME Church, the oldest AME Church in the city of North Charleston. This established faith as a pillar of our community.
Family
112 acres was purchased by four freedmen in 1871. Ishmael Grant, Penny & William Leque, Middleton had a vision to develop a community where Black families could live and thrive within the community.
Community
Liberty Hill was a thriving and contained, self-sufficient community with grocery stores, schools, churches, restaurants and tradesmen.
If we lose control of our history,
we lose control of our destiny.
— Hester McFadden, President of LHH&GS
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