PICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY

PICKENS, SC

Credit: Sean Davis

The Pickens County Museum of Art and History is located in Pickens, South Carolina, at the base of Table Rock Mountain. The museum was established in 1991 and is located in the historic Pickens County Courthouse. The museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs to the public, including rotating exhibitions on the history of Pickens County, art galleries, and educational programs. Visitors can explore the museum's permanent collections, which focus on the art, history, and culture of Pickens County.

The museum also features a variety of special exhibits, including the Pickens County Heritage Collection, which highlights the history and culture of the county. Other exhibits include the Native American Collection, which showcases artifacts from the area's original inhabitants, the Cherokee; the textile collection, which displays the influence of the textile industry on the region; and the nineteenth-century furniture collection, which showcases pieces from the Federal, Empire, and Victorian periods.

The museum also provides educational programs and workshops for children and adults, including classes on local history, art, and craft making. The museum also offers field trips to local historical sites and tours of the museum's galleries. Additionally, the museum hosts art shows, concerts, and other special events throughout the year. The museum also serves as a research center, providing access to its permanent collections, archives, and artifacts.

In addition to its museum, the Pickens County Museum of Art and History also operates the Table Rock State Park Visitor Center, which includes an interactive exhibit about the park's history and ecology, as well as a gift shop. The museum also offers a variety of publications about the history of Pickens County that are available for purchase.

The Pickens County Museum of Art and History is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Pickens County. With its rotating exhibits, educational programs, and special events, the museum is sure to offer something for everyone.

PICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PICKENS SC. US MID #8404500361

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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PICKENS COUNTY CULTURAL COMMISSION
307 JOHNSON ST
PICKENS
SC
29671

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MID # 8404500361
Name PICKENS COUNTY CULTURAL COMMISSION
Alternate Name PICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 576000395
NTEECC A26
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 34.881329, -82.705702
CODES FIPS State Code: 45
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 010502
US Census Block: 2026