The HCHGS is a non-profit, all volunteer group dedicated to helping individuals discover the rich history of Haywood County, North Carolina and its people. To get started:
- Learn more about HCHGS and membership benefits.
- Find HCHGS, family, school, and community event announcements in the calendar below.
- Research Haywood County in the history pages. Learn about historic places such as the Shook-Smathers House and area museums. Find history research tips.
- Research local families with the genealogy page. Find tips for genealogy research.
- The HCHGS has several resources and publications to help visitors learn about the history of the area and local families. The HCHGS publishes a quarterly newsletter, Balsam Roots, which is only available to members as part of membership benefits. For a list of publications available for purchase, visit our Books for Sale page.
- For general questions and information please contact us via telephone or USPS. For information on submitting a query please view our research request page.
- Be sure to check our blog for announcements and research tips.
We hope you find our site informative and helpful as you climb your family tree or take a stroll through history in the footsteps of your ancestors.