Charleston, South Carolina

General, History, Historic House, Library

Drayton Hall is different. It's the real thing, and we are bound by our mission to preserve the property; that is, to keep it in near-original condition just as the National Trust received it from the Drayton family in 1974.

Camden, South Carolina

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site is a 106-acre outdoor museum complex and includes: the original town site of Camden, oldest inland town in SC, five historic buildings, some with exhibits, reconstructions of some of the Revolutionary War military fortifications and the Kershaw House, which served as British headquarters during the 1780-81 Southern Campaign.

Lexington, South Carolina

History, Historic House, Library

Costumed guides lead tours of the complex, which includes, among other historic structures, three 18th century log houses, two antebellum homes, a ca. 1850 pigeon house, and the 1832 John Fox House, complete with nine rooms of authentic furnishings. The Museum features an extensive collection of locally made furniture and quilts.

Greenville, South Carolina

Culture, General, History, Library, Military

This museum is dedicated to an accurate portrayal of the history of one of the most tragic periods in America's past: 1861-1865. We show the events as they were, without embellishment or revisionism. The museum is home to numerous artifacts and displays portraying the war and home life in the South during that time.

Columbia, South Carolina

Library

Columbia, South Carolina

Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Built in 1855 as the officers' quarters for Arsenal Military Academy, the Mansion has been the residence of S.C. governors since 1868.

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

History, Library, Military, Specialized

The Museum is dedicated to the history of the Army's Adjutant General's Corps from 1775 to present. Historical documents, photos, uniforms and equipment depict the diverse history of the Corps.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

To preserve Fort Mill's heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.

Laurens, South Carolina

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, Culture, History, Library

The Laurens County Museum is a non-profit organization that actively investigates and communicates information regarding our important prehistoric and historic resources. We excel in presenting authentic views and experiences to diverse audiences in our county, state, nations, and world through research, preservation, and education.

Charleston, South Carolina

History, Library, Science, Specialized

The Macaulay Museum of Dental History houses an impressive collection of dental memorabilia, including a dental office of circa 1900; a series of dental chairs spanning many years, including a child's chair; an instrument made by Paul Revere for Dr.

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Cemetery, History, Historical Society, Library

The Orangeburg County Historical Society is the caretaker of the history and non-publicly held historical records of Orangeburg County and its people.

Greenville, South Carolina

Anthropology, Arboretum, Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, History, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

The arboretum is a Roper Mountain location that is lovely year-round, but it is especially glorious when the azaleas and Carolina jessamine are blooming in the spring. First established in 1987, the arboretum displays landscape specimens and identifies them with markers that show both the botanical name and common name for each plant. The natural setting located adjacent to the entrance of the Living History Farm provides a pleasant backdrop for displaying understory trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and annuals. The public is welcome to stroll through the arboretum during daylight hours when the center’s main gate is open.

Sumter, South Carolina

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Nature Centers, Park

The Sumter County Museum is a private non-profit institution whose mission is to promote the history of Old Sumter District through the preservation and exhibition of objects, manuscripts, and documents, which relate the story of this area of South Carolina. The museum includes the Williams-Brice House (1916), the Heritage Education Center (2003) and the Carolina Backcountry Homestead.