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Oconee History Museum

Oconee History Museum

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

Housed in the 1892 Tobacco Factory, the museum features Oconee County artifacts and interpretive exhibits detailing the heritage of the area from prehistory to present. Of special interest is a preserved 18th-century dugout canoe. Other exhibits include a walk-in Stumphouse Tunnel and a Depression-era tenant farmer's house. All exhibits showcase the history of Oconee County, SC. The museum also offers educational programs for children and adults. Rental space for meetings or special events is also available. Oconee History Museum is also featured on the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail.
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Walhalla
Mountains
123 Brown's Square Dr.,
Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-2224
Info & Amenities
Location
I-85 S exit 19-B towards Clemson. Follow Hwy. 76 into Seneca. Turn right onto Hwy. 28 and continue into Walhalla. Turn left onto Tugaloo St. and then left onto Brown's Square Drive. The OHC is on the corner of Tugaloo St. and West South Broad Street.
Admission
Free; $3 per person donation is suggested.
Checks Accepted
Yes
Civil War
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm
Days and Holidays Closed
Closed Sunday-Monday, and select Holidays
Backroads Location
Yes
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
American Express Card
Yes
Discover Card
Yes
Revolutionary War
Yes

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