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Sumter County Museum

Sumter County Museum

Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country
The Sumter County Museum interprets the history of Old Sumter District through exhibits, living history and special programming. Located in the c. 1916 Williams-Brice House, the museum offers living history activities in the Carolina Backcountry Homestead (not wheelchair accessible), two c. 1812 buildings and six reconstructed buildings that depict the SC backcountry. The museum's archives houses extensive business records and personal papers. The museum's Heritage Education Center contains exhibits and a multi-media center.
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Sumter
Midlands
122 N Washington ST,
Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 775-0908
Info & Amenities
Location
From Columbia: take US 378 into Sumter to Washington St.
Admission
$3 adults; $1 ages 6-17
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Th-Sa 10am-5pm
Days and Holidays Closed
New Year's, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Su from June-Aug.
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes

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