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Belton Area Museum Association Check out what's new at the historic Belton Train Depot!

This page highlights events, exhibits, genealogy programs, and activities of the Belton Area Museum Association and encourages discussion about historical topics of interest to our community.

Thursday evening BAMA held its annual Halloween Ghost Walk, to the thrill of everyone who participated! Many thanks to h...
10/24/2026

Thursday evening BAMA held its annual Halloween Ghost Walk, to the thrill of everyone who participated! Many thanks to homeowners Dion and Caroline Jones and Bob and Alice Tugwell who graciously opened their yards to the fun. And appreciation is always offered to story tellers Alison Ashley Darby, Jim Bright, Scott Bullions, Dion Jones, Logan Mitchell, Kinsley Jenkins, Bailee Chreitzberg, Payton Rister, and Celia Mattison who livened up each tale. And to BAMA board members JE Palmer, Ryan Hulon, Steve Allyson Shawver, and Rebecca Brighters and teen board members Blake Maynard, Kinsley Black, Anna Lin,Carter Stewart, Warren King, Tyler Babb, Parker Sanders, Bayleigh Canupp, abd Jayleigh Woolridge as well as staff Donnie Kristy Epps and Abigail Burden our appreciation for adding their talents to the event.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 22,. for the 9th annual BAMA Ghost Walk, featuring 6 all new properties and spine tingling tales ...
10/06/2026

Join us Thursday, Oct. 22,. for the 9th annual BAMA Ghost Walk, featuring 6 all new properties and spine tingling tales performed by costumed actors. Call 864-338-7400 to get your tickets today!

BAMA hosted home school groups from around the upstate area on Friday and lots of fun and learning opportunities abounde...
10/05/2026

BAMA hosted home school groups from around the upstate area on Friday and lots of fun and learning opportunities abounded. A special shout out to BAMA curator Kristy Epps who planned, organized, wrote grants and solicited funding for and carried out this three day event. Kudos, Kristy, on a job well done!

Celebrating 200 years of Anderson County, the City of Belton, the Belton Alliance, and BAMA partnered to produce a float...
10/05/2026

Celebrating 200 years of Anderson County, the City of Belton, the Belton Alliance, and BAMA partnered to produce a float for the county-wide parade on Oct. 4. Thanks to all who lent a hand to make a great entry for the parade, including Rex Maynard, Jean Anne Maynard, Dion Jones, Alan Sims, Tammy Roberts, Alison Darby, Jonila Knight, Payton Rister, Sydney Brown, Bayleigh Canupp, and Bailee Chreitzberg.

Heritage Days public school day was a great success! Over 600 students in grades 4 and 5 from ASD2 and surtounding areas...
10/02/2026

Heritage Days public school day was a great success! Over 600 students in grades 4 and 5 from ASD2 and surtounding areas enjoyed the presentations of heritage skills artisans and learned more about the skills and artistic traditions of our ancestors. And we could not host this 3 day event without the patronage of our sponsors: City of Belton HTAX, Anderson County ATAX, Councilman Greg Elgin, WebbCraft Family Foundation, Foothills Community Foundation, Dodge Industrial, McCoy Ford, Darby Metalworks, Inc., First Quality, Commercial Bank, Mayor Eleanor Dorn, Sam's Club, McDonalds, Hardee's, and Subway.

Please check out this additional opportunity for home school children to attend Heritage Days at the Depot, Thursday, Oc...
09/21/2026

Please check out this additional opportunity for home school children to attend Heritage Days at the Depot, Thursday, Oct. 1.

We have found that we have a few openings for the 21st annual Heritage Days at the Depot on Thursday, Oct. 1, to includ...
09/21/2026

We have found that we have a few openings for the 21st annual Heritage Days at the Depot on Thursday, Oct. 1, to include some home school families who might not be a part of the co-ops coming on Friday. If you are interested, please send me an email and I will give you the particulars for enrolling your child to participate in this wonderful yearly living history event.

Alison Darby, email [email protected]

What a wonderful opening celebration of BAMA's newest exhibit Revolution, A Call to Arms yesterday afternoon at the hist...
09/14/2026

What a wonderful opening celebration of BAMA's newest exhibit Revolution, A Call to Arms yesterday afternoon at the historic Belton Train Depot. There was so much fun had by families and guests who got to meet a special visitor from the past (a real life Revolutionary militiaman, aka Bill Williamson), eat patriotic food, play historic games, make a tricorn hat, dress up in period clothing, and learn about SC's role in the founding of our country. Thanks to WebbCraft Family Foundation, Anderson County ATAX, City of Belton HTAX, and SC 250, the exhibit is free to view and lots of activities are planned during the exhibit run thru Dec 19. Come visit soon!

🇺🇸 STEP BACK IN TIME! EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION IN BELTON! 🇺🇸REVOLUTION: A CALL TO ARMSA New Exhibit at the Historic Bel...
09/08/2026

🇺🇸 STEP BACK IN TIME! EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION IN BELTON! 🇺🇸

REVOLUTION: A CALL TO ARMS

A New Exhibit at the Historic Belton Train Depot

The Belton Area Museum Association, in partnership with the WebbCraft Family Foundation, SC 250, Anderson County ATAX and the City of Belton HTAX, invites you to experience history in a whole new way!

Join us for the Exhibit Celebration on Sunday, September 13, from 3–5 p.m. at the historic Belton Train Depot. Admission is FREE, and everyone is invited!

This exciting new exhibit brings the American Revolution to life through fascinating artifacts, hands-on activities and stories of the people who lived through one of the most important periods in our nation's history.

🗡️ SEE. DO. EXPERIENCE. DISCOVER.

Come explore an exhibit featuring artifacts belonging to our founding fathers, along with the South Carolina State Museum's acclaimed exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina.”

And this isn't just an exhibit you look at—it’s an experience!

At the opening celebration, you can:

Make your own tricorn hat
Play children's games from Revolutionary times
Sample patriotic foods
Dress in period clothing and take photos
Meet a Revolutionary militiaman and hear about the hardships of life as a soldier
Take home SC 250 swag
Explore the exhibit and discover South Carolina's role in the Revolution

Bring the family, bring your friends and come discover the stories of those who helped shape our state and our nation!

THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES!

“Revolution: A Call to Arms” will be on display at the Belton Train Depot through December 19.

Regular museum hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–noon

Group tours are available by appointment. Call Executive Director Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400 to arrange a tour.

🇺🇸 MORE SPECIAL EVENTS ARE COMING!

HERITAGE DAYS AT THE DEPOT
October 1–3

Step into the past as artisans and historical re-enactors demonstrate the skills, crafts and artistry of yesteryear.

AN EVENING WITH GENERAL ANDREW PICKENS
November 12 | 6 p.m.

Historian Dr. Tim Drake takes you back to Revolutionary South Carolina to explore the extraordinary life and experiences of his ancestor, General Andrew Pickens, before, during and after the Revolution came to South Carolina.

BAMA TURKEY SHOOT
November 21 | 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Toney Creek Plantation

Test your shooting skills, compete for prizes and you may take home a turkey dinner! This annual BAMA tradition is fun for the entire family.

🇺🇸 COME DISCOVER OUR SHARED HERITAGE

The Revolution was not just something that happened in history books. It happened here—in South Carolina communities, farms and homes—and its effects continue to shape us today.

Come hear the stories. See the artifacts. Try the activities. Meet the people. Experience the Revolution!

Revolution: A Call to Arms
đź“Ť Historic Belton Train Depot
📅 Exhibit Celebration: Sunday, September 13 | 3–5 p.m.
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Belton Area Museum Association welcomes people of all ethnicities, backgrounds and ages to discover and experience the history we share.

👉 Follow BAMA on Facebook for updates, upcoming programs and special events!

Nominations Sought for Belton Hall of FameBELTON, S.C. — The Belton Area Museum Association and the City of Belton are p...
09/01/2026

Nominations Sought for Belton Hall of Fame

BELTON, S.C. — The Belton Area Museum Association and the City of Belton are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Belton Hall of Fame, an annual program honoring individuals whose accomplishments and contributions have helped shape the community.

“The purpose of the Belton Hall of Fame is to recognize people throughout the history of our wonderful city who have made significant contributions to the civic, educational, athletic, economic, charitable and cultural landscape of our city,” said Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn.

Nominations are being accepted in three categories:
• Historic: Individuals whose contributions date from 1850–1950
• Deceased: Individuals who made contributions between 1900 and the present
• Living: Individuals who have made contributions from 1950 to the present

Three inductees will be selected by a six-member volunteer committee representing a variety of areas of achievement. Committee members will review each nomination and select individuals whose accomplishments and influence have made a lasting impact on the Belton community.

Each inductee will be honored with a recognition plaque at Belton City Hall. The 2026 inductees will be announced and formally recognized during the opening ceremonies of the Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival, scheduled for Oct. 3, 2026.

“Every year, we get a great group of nominations, and the committee chooses inductees who have had a significant influence on the city,” said Belton City Administrator Alan Sims. “It is a wonderful way to recognize the people who have helped make Belton the community it is today.”

Previous Belton Hall of Fame Inductees include the following:

2020
Historic: Dr. George R. Brown; Mr. Nathan Coward
Deceased: Mr. Blair “Fluffy” Rice; Mrs. Jean Crawford Martin
Living: Mr. Dave McKee; Mr. Ron “Red” Lawson

2021
Historic: Mr. A. R. Campbell
Deceased: Mr. Jim Russell
Living: Rev. Kenneth Dean

2022
Historic: Mrs. Jessie Breazeale Lewis
Deceased: Mr. Charles Meeks Sr.
Living: Mr. Marty Knight

2023
Historic: Mr. J.T. Rice
Deceased: Mr. Charlie Bill Martin
Living: Mr. Rex Maynard

2024
Historic: Dr. William Carroll Brown
Deceased: Mr. Matthew Crayton
Living: Mrs. Martha Keys Bagby

2025
Historic: Senator A. C. Latimer
Deceased: Mrs. Ruth Cox Drake
Living: Mr. David Jones

Nomination forms are available through the City of Belton and Belton Area Museum Association websites and pages and can be picked up at both locations.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Completed forms should be dropped off at Belton City Hall by the deadline.

For additional information, contact Alan Sims at [email protected] or Alison Darby at [email protected].

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100 N Main Street
Belton, SC
29627

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+18643387400

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