Laurens County Museum

Laurens County Museum The Laurens County Museum is dedicated to promoting, presenting, researching, and preserving history.

The Laurens County Museum is dedicated to promoting, presenting, researching, and preserving the history of our great county and region. From artifacts of indigenous people from five extensive collections in the First Nations Hall to the modern entertainers that were born and raised here, Laurens County's history is filled with landmarks and influential people. Specific display areas in the museum

are the Witherspoon Room, First Nations Hall, a hall for visiting exhibits and different aspects of Life in Laurens County - Worshiping, Learning, Serving, and Working. The museum's Revolutionary War lecture series and artifacts on display from some of at least fourteen Revolutionary War battle and skirmish sites in Laurens County highlight the role Laurens County citizens played in the fight for liberty from Great Britain. Come explore the museum and experience the rich heritage of Laurens County!

Don’t miss all of the Carolina Day activities a week from Sunday. Join us on June 28!
06/18/2026

Don’t miss all of the Carolina Day activities a week from Sunday. Join us on June 28!

Stop by the museum during Freedom Fest and meet local author C.P. Cabaniss! Her newest romance novel is set around Indep...
06/16/2026

Stop by the museum during Freedom Fest and meet local author C.P. Cabaniss! Her newest romance novel is set around Independence Day in a charming fictional South Carolina town and weaves SC Rev War history throughout the story. It's the perfect read for anyone who loves both history and romance.

C.P. will be signing books and visiting with guests in the museum lobby, so come inside, cool off, and say hello!

Jorge Rubio-Perez’s Revolutionary War art exhibit will open on Carolina Day! Join us at 5:00 PM for the ribbon-cutting c...
06/15/2026

Jorge Rubio-Perez’s Revolutionary War art exhibit will open on Carolina Day! Join us at 5:00 PM for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our new Revolutionary War exhibit, and take time to enjoy Jorge’s artwork inspired by the American Revolution.

Come to the museum tomorrow! Bring your instrument and play or just come and listen. Either way you’ll have a great time...
06/13/2026

Come to the museum tomorrow! Bring your instrument and play or just come and listen. Either way you’ll have a great time.

06/09/2026

Durant Ashmore continues his Revolutionary War Battle series. Tonight’s lecture is “Cowpens to Ninety Six.”

Join Durant Ashmore tomorrow night as he discusses "Cowpens to Ninety Six." The lecture will be livestreamed on our Face...
06/08/2026

Join Durant Ashmore tomorrow night as he discusses "Cowpens to Ninety Six." The lecture will be livestreamed on our page!

The museum will be closed tomorrow - Thursday as we complete construction and painting work. We anticipate reopening on ...
06/08/2026

The museum will be closed tomorrow - Thursday as we complete construction and painting work. We anticipate reopening on Friday. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your patience as we prepare for our exciting new exhibits. We can't wait for everyone to see the finished result!

06/06/2026

Durant Ashmore gives a lecture on the South Carolina state flag and it’s controversies.

Don't have any plans this Saturday? Join Durant Ashmore for a day of history, including a presentation at the museum and...
06/04/2026

Don't have any plans this Saturday? Join Durant Ashmore for a day of history, including a presentation at the museum and walking tours of Revolutionary War sites in Laurens County. No tickets or RSVPs required. Attend all of the events or pick and choose!

Address

116 South Public Square
Laurens, SC
29360

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18646813678

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