Last updated: 12/6/2011
Hampton, South Carolina
Street Address
15 Elm St. E.Hampton, SC 29924
Mailing Address
202 Harriet St.Hampton, SC 29924

Hours

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Sunday of the month 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admissions

Free, donations accepted.

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Marie S. Ellis
phone: 803-943-5318
e-mail:
Norma Jarrell
phone: 803-943-3880
e-mail:
Jack Diamond
phone:
e-mail:
Linda Shaffer
phone:
e-mail:
Faith Blumenstock
phone:
e-mail:
Description

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.

History

Building opened in 1892 as Bank of Hampton. Mr. Miles McSweeney, former governor of SC was vice president of bank in 1895. Closed as a bank in 1926.

Artifact Collections

95% of the collection is a cross section of local memorabilia.

Research Collections

Inventory for 123 cemeteries, 5000 photos, notebooks of special reference material, and presentation boards.

Governance

Operated by a volunteer group.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Publications

Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center
Walking Tour of Hampton
Indian Facts
Books on geneology available
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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