A Little Museum with Big Stories
Help us celebrate The Town of Summerville's 175th Birthday
and
The Summerville Museums
30th Birthday.
Come Explore with Us
Take an Expedition Into Summerville's Past
The museum is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Summerville, South Carolina, right next door to the Ice House restaurant . It includes displays upstairs, downstairs and a tour of the small courtyard including the Saul Alexander garden house pictured above. |
Check back regularly to see what new treasures and artifacts have been added to our collection. There is always more history to uncover. |
Are you looking for something to do with your kiddos during the summer or on the weekends? Then look no further than our Kids' History Club activities for some affordable, family fun or try out our Scavenger Hunt around town. |
Our Goal
We seek to remember, safeguard and celebrate the history of Summerville and the surrounding Dorchester county through our museum exhibits, oral tradition and community outreach.
We seek to remember, safeguard and celebrate the history of Summerville and the surrounding Dorchester county through our museum exhibits, oral tradition and community outreach.
FIRST Let'sDiscover
Look into our display cases like a window into the past, and truly immerse yourself in a different time as our guides recount the lives of the men and women who shaped Summerville, South Carolina into what it is now.
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Now Let's WORKPreserve
Our staff and volunteers pride themselves on continuing to share Summerville's rich history in an engaging but accurate manner, thereby, making sure the facts remain for generations to come.
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It's up to YOUShare
In order for the museum to continue its purpose and achieve its goals, we rely on you returning to visit or sharing your experience with others so that more visitors will partake in what our little museum has to offer.
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100 E Doty Ave. Summerville, SC 29483
Phone (843) 875-9666
Phone (843) 875-9666
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