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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum

Capital City & Lake Murray Country

Capital City & Lake Murray Country
Founded in 1896, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is the third oldest museum in the state. The museum focuses on South Carolina’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the present. Visitors to the museum can explore South Carolina’s distinguished martial tradition in exhibits covering the Revolutionary War, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and other American conflicts. The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum offers a unique opportunity to discover and explore the state’s military history through informative and award-winning exhibits, featuring many rare and one-of-a-kind artifacts. The museum’s evolving permanent exhibits and changing exhibit galleries make each visit a new experience.
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Columbia
Midlands
301 Gervais ST,
Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 737-8095
Info & Amenities
Location
I-126 toward Columbia. Take the Huger St. exit from I-126 and follow Huger to Gervais St. Turn right onto Gervais. Housed in the same building as the State Museum near the Gervais St. Bridge.
Admission
Adults 18-61, $6.00, Seniors 62 and over, $5.00, Military (active duty and veterans), $5.00, Youth 10-17, $3.00, Children 9 and under, Free, First Sunday of the Month, $1.00, age 10 and over, Members, Free
Checks Accepted
Yes
Civil War
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Tu-Sa 10am-5pm; first Su of each month 1-5pm
Days and Holidays Closed
Su-M; all state holidays except Confederate Memorial Day & Veteran's Day
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
Revolutionary War
Yes

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