Welcome to the Orangeburg County Historical Society! We are dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Orangeburg County. We have great resources to help you in your inquiries.
We look forward to helping you discover, explore, and celebrate our shared history!
Hawthorne School of Aeronautics Plaque
Hawthorne School of Aeronautics Plaque

Orangeburg used to host a pilot training association.

If you use our resources, ideally you'll end up in a better position than the pilot at the right!

Forced landing, flipped
Forced landing, flipped