County Museum Grows in Aiken County History Center
The Aiken County Museum, under the Aiken County Historical Commission, has expanded since its 1970 opening. Exhibits include antique furniture, a Galphin clock, a Shipmen organ, a fort model, a whaling ship replica, and collections of gems, arrowheads, skinning knives, and Civil War relics. Open Saturdays and Sundays 3 to 5 pm, with group appointments.
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Mayfields preserves Carolina history in a private collection
Mayfields, a nine acre site near Aiken, preserves Confederate and presidential history through extensive artifacts. Col. John A. May opened the grounds in 1935 and offers tours by appointment, showcasing The Hunley replica, Andrew Jackson materials, Civil War relics, and a vast library.
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Mayfields and Aiken County Museum showcased in county histories
Sara Molen reports on two local history institutions Mayfields and the Aiken County Museum. The feature highlights their role in linking residents to the area's past through stories and photographs.
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County Museum Growing
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Beech Island
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Charles Muchenfuss
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Thomas Rish
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Donald Lewis
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George Washington
John C. Calhoun
Colonel May
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!