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Ashtabula
Pendleton, South Carolina

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Our vision is for our house mesum to become the premier heritage tourism destination in the upstate SC. Our long term goal is to become another reason to visit the upstate. We plan for our house museum to be a major historical site for school children across the state to visit. To accomplish, the Foundation sponsors a number of special educational events each year. We have hosted roughly 1,000 school children each year for our tours.

Catawba Cultural Preservation Project
Rock Hill, South Carolina

General

Drayton Hall
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.

Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center
Hampton, South Carolina

General, History

Just completed a small part to house out door art work. Painted murals on three old bldgs., had 1888 to 1905 Hampton County minutes typed, and recorded information for 123 cemeteries.

Museum and Library of Confederate History
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.

Nostalgia City and Museum
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

General, History

Take a step back into time with a trip to Nostalgia City & Museum. Browsing our museum and gift shop can be either a history lesson or just a fun reminder of years past. As you stroll down memory lane you'll see everything from antique cars to vintage signs.

Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM)
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Specialized

SAM is a doorway to our community. It is: a gathering place; a visitor attraction; a landmark for the visual arts;a catalyst for change; we exist to educate and deliver a message that will encourage people to think differently about their relationship to others and the world. A center of creativity, the Museum collects, displays and interprets all aspects of the visual arts in ways that relate to the past, present - and to the future. The Spartanburg Art Museum builds community bridges.

The South Carolina Civil War Museum
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

General, History, Military

The South Carolina Civil War Museum houses the collection of the artifacts gathered from the discovery of the Confederate States Navy's war effort in ship building at the Mars Bluff Confederate Naval Yard on the Great Peedee River; as well as recovered military artifacts from the Confederate Steamer/gunboat CSS PeeDee. The museum's collection governs all aspects of the American Civil War from political, homelife, financial, and military including army, navy, and marines, salt works, and the aftermath of reconstruction. The South Carolina Civil War Museum's well presented collection includes artifacts and equipment from the turbulent years of 1860-1865.

Woodburn Plantation Home
Pendleton, South Carolina

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

A recent discovery at Woodburn Historical House, just off Highway 76 in Pendleton, Sc is shedding new light on how the former plantation’s farm was operated. While working on clearning portions of the former plantation home’s historical trail, the foundations of the horse barn and the blacksmith’s barn were discovered.

Calhoun County Museum
St. Matthews, South Carolina

Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Specialized

Coastal Discovery Museum
Hilton Head, South Carolina

General

Florence Museum of Art, Science and History
Florence, South Carolina

Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House

Miniature World of Trains
Greenville, South Carolina

General, History, Science, Specialized

Mini World Of Trains (MWOT) is a 501(c)3 non profit that is supported by public and private donations doing business as Miniature World of Trains. MWOT will feature the largest most technically advanced HO (1/87th) Scale Model Railroad in North America to demonstrate how goods are transported around the world via the Miniature World of Trains (MWOT).

Museum of York County
Rock Hill, South Carolina

General

Pendleton Historic Foundation
Pendleton, South Carolina

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Pendleton Historic Foundation owns and operates two antebellum historic homes-Ashtabula and Woodburn. The Foundation receives no federal or state government funding, and therefore relies on tours, special events, donations, and grants for operations and maintenance. The Pendleton Historic Foundation is a part of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. For more information on the Foundation including when Ashtabula and Woodburn are open for other guided tours, or to schedule special tours or events, please call (864)-646-7249, or visit

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Art, Culture, General

Union County Historical Society
Union, South Carolina

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Science, Specialized

We strive to bring the past into the future. Remembering where we came from helps us to determine where we are going. Join us today as we continue to bring new, old items to the Union County Museum for your enjoyment.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

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