COLLETON MUSEUM

WALTERBORO, SC

The Colleton Museum is a historical museum located in Walterboro, South Carolina. Established in 1982, the museum is housed in the former Farmers and Merchants Bank building, which was built in 1936 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history and culture of Colleton County, including Native American artifacts, Civil War artifacts, and displays about the county's industries such as rice farming, cotton farming, and timber harvesting.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary, which features live animals native to the area, including alligators, turtles, and snakes. Visitors can also explore the museum's historic bank vault and see displays about the history of banking in Colleton County.

The Colleton Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including art exhibits, lectures, and educational programs for children. Admission to the museum is free, although donations are appreciated. Overall, the Colleton Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of South Carolina and the Lowcountry region.

COLLETON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WALTERBORO SC. US MID #8404500072

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).

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• telephone: 8435492303
• website: http://colletonmuseum.com/default.aspx

COLLETON MUSEUM
506 E. WASHINGTON STREET
WALTERBORO
SC
29488

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