Charleston, South Carolina

Military

Gaffney, South Carolina

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Military

The Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society (CHAPS), Inc. was formed in 1969 by a group of citizens concerned about the rapid loss of Cherokee County's historical heritage to development and progress. The group now consists of nearly two-hundred members and has taken great strides to educate the public about the significance of and protect the county's numerous historical sites. The Society is pleased to announce the opening of the County's first History and Arts Museum at 301 College Drive in Gaffney, South Carolina. An artifact-based, interactive facility that adds a new dimension to the area's already rich culture.

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.

Sumter, South Carolina

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Nature Centers, Park

The Sumter County Museum is a private non-profit institution whose mission is to promote the history of Old Sumter District through the preservation and exhibition of objects, manuscripts, and documents, which relate the story of this area of South Carolina. The museum includes the Williams-Brice House (1916), the Heritage Education Center (2003) and the Carolina Backcountry Homestead.

Charleston, South Carolina

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

The Powder Magazine museum is South Carolina's oldest public building. It has been a property of the non-profit the NSCDA-SC since 1902. Exhibits are focused on South Carolina's colonial military history, and available to the public daily.

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

History, Military

The mission of the US Army Finance Corps Museum is to function as a permanent historical and educational institution of the Soldiers Support Institute (SSI), and the US Army Finance School, providing training and education to Soldiers, military dependents and interested civilians.

North Charleston, South Carolina

History, Military, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized

Charleston, South Carolina

Archaeology, Culture, History, Military, Park, Zoo

Charles Towne Landing SHS has undergone a visionary and physical redevelopment over the last 10 years. The physical redevelopment was highlighted in 2006 by the grand opening of a brand new exhibit hall and visitor center that tells the story of the first 10 years of the settlement of Charles Towne. As the first site of the original settlement of Charles Towne (Charleston), the site is an archaeological museum as well, with continuous excavations that slowly uncover clues to the first settlement's inhabitants. Animals that roamed Carolina at the time of English settlement are highlighted in the Animal Forest zoo. A new otter habitat opened to the public in April 2011.