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Central History Museum and Garden

Central History Museum and Garden

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

Travel back to a simpler time and visit a small town in upstate South Carolina. Tour a small-town merchant’s house museum and stroll through the garden that features unique heritage roses, historic flowers and plants. Absorb the atmosphere of time past in the garden outside the Central History Museum. Walk through the garden with sculptures and benches.
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Central
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416 Church ST,
Central, SC 29630 (864) 639-2156
Info & Amenities
Location
From Interstate 85, take Highway 76 north to Clemson. Turn right on Highway 123 toward Greenville, travel 4.3 miles to Central Exit. Turn left on Eighteen Mile Creek Road (turns into Church Street), go two miles toward Central. Museum on left.
Admission
$2/person, Children free; donations accepted
Days and Hours of Operation
Su 2 -4 pm; tours available by appointment
Days and Holidays Closed
All major holidays

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