HISTORY RESEARCH

History Research Process

History research is an essential component of the Fort Mill History Museum’s mission. The FMHM History Research Process is used by the FMHM History Research Team to perform research in a consistent, efficient, and effective manner. The process includes the submittal and vetting of potential topics, team member assignments, analysis, peer review and approval, reporting of the findings, and research archival. This ensures adequate steps are followed during the entire history research process.

Click here for the FMHM History Research Process.

History Research Team

The Fort Mill History Museum History Research Team is responsible for conducting history research on behalf of the Fort Mill History Museum and vetting potential donated artifacts to the museum’s collection. The team’s objectives are:

  • Research special history requests initiated by FMHM or from external sources.

  • Investigate property donation notifications from individuals having potential FMHM related historical items for inclusion in the museum collection.

  • Ensure robust, qualified, and diverse team members are readily available to serve and support the FMHM research and acquisition programs.

  • Provide oversight and facilitation of the FMHM Research and Investigation program to ensure consistent, timely and thorough response for history research or property investigation.

If you are interested in helping the museum research local history topics, please click here to open the History Research Team charter which provides more details. Then enter your contact information and click on the Submit button. A museum representative will follow up with you to get started.

History Research Request Form

To submit a local history item for research consideration, please click here then complete the requested information and click on the Submit button. The FMHM Research Team will review the request and follow up with notification if the request was accepted or declined. If the submitted request is accepted, additional information will be collected. Please Note: Family genealogical related research requests are not performed by the Fort Mill History Museum Research Team. 

Artifact Donation

We appreciate you considering the Fort Mill History Museum as potential caretakers of your treasures.

The Museum welcomes gifts of objects, photographs, and documents that enhance or develop the collection.