The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City in 1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 400 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American AOH is a separate and much larger organization. The Board of Erin and the Board of America cooperate on projects and had a joint Board meeting in Dundalk, Ireland in 1995.



SCAOH History

South Carolina had a fair number of Irish in the 19th century, and most of them seem to have been immigrants of the famine period because by 1910 there were fewer than 700 Irish–born left.

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What is the AOH

The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City in 1836.

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News & Updates


SC State Board Winter Meeting announced

SC State Board Winter Meeting announced

November 13, 2019

The SC State Board Winter Meeting will take place in Columbia on Saturday,  February 1, 2020, 11:00 am at KOC...

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SC State Board of AOH  Installs New Officers At Convention

SC State Board of AOH Installs New Officers At Convention

October 6, 2019

SC State Board of AOH  Installs New Officers At Convention The South Carolina State Board of the...

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Safe Water Project Reaches Milestone

Safe Water Project Reaches Milestone

March 27, 2019

UPDATE: Safe Water Project donations reached $10,000 by this past Christmas which is an outstanding achievement.  Thank...

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State President Presents Gift for Safe Water Project

State President Presents Gift for Safe Water Project

February 5, 2018

This is the information, to learn more view the Safe Water Project Resource Page

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Divisions St. Patricks Day Parade Participation

Divisions St. Patricks Day Parade Participation

February 5, 2018

Greenville SC St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on March 11, 2018

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Charleston Irish Memorial

Charleston Irish Memorial

October 31, 2017

Irish Memorial Dedication Weekend Irish Ambassador Michael Collins and his wife Marie came to Charleston for a...

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