SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM

SUMMERVILLE, SC

The Summerville-Dorchester Museum is a local history museum located in Summerville, South Carolina. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of the Summerville and Dorchester County area.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the town's jail and courthouse. The building was constructed in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's exhibits are spread over two floors and include artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the area's past.

Visitors to the museum can learn about the region's Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European settlers, and the impact of the Civil War. There are exhibits on the area's agricultural history, including the famous Sweet Tea, and displays on the local textile industry. The museum also features exhibits on the area's military history, including the role of Camp Jackson, a World War I training camp that was located nearby.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum hosts special events and temporary exhibits throughout the year. The museum's gift shop offers a variety of locally made crafts and souvenirs. Admission to the Summerville-Dorchester Museum is free, and the museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday.

SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SUMMERVILLE SC. US MID #8404500012

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Close

Contact SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM

• telephone: 8438759666
• website: http://www.summervilledorchestermuseum.org

SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM
100 E DOTY AVE
SUMMERVILLE
SC
29483

Find more SUMMERVILLE SC Museums

Map of SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM

SUMMERVILLE-DORCHESTER MUSEUM Information