Pendleton Historic Foundation

Pendleton Historic Foundation Drop-in tours available. The Pendleton Historic Foundation [PHF] was founded in 1960’s to ensure the preservation of Woodburn Historic House.

Ashtabula: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am to 1, Sundays, 2:00 pm
Woodburn: Sundays, 3:30 pm
Cash/check for drop-in tour $5/5-18, $10/Adults
For private tours of 5+ people, contact us at least 72 hours in advance. While the funds were being raised to restore Woodburn, the Mead Paper Company donated Ashtabula Historic House and an additional 10 acres of land to the Foundation, similarly

ensuring its preservation for future generations.As a result of these efforts, PHF now owns and operates two of the Upcountry’s largest homes as historical museums for the enjoyment and educational needs of our community. Come experience the buildings, the artifacts, and the memories they’ve left behind at these two unique historic sites.We also host free and low-priced special events! Lectures, kid-friendly presentations, and more are held on-site year round, so "Like" us to keep up with our educational programs! Call us at (864) 646-7249 to learn more, or visit our website www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org.---Ashtabula and Woodburn are open to the public on Sundays. Tours begin at 2p, 3:30p and by reservation. Call (864) 646-7249 to reserve your tour time!; When possible please allow 24 hours to ensure a docent is available to lead your tour. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students/children. Exact change, check, or prepayment via credit card is preferred to limit cash-handling.

Sunday, May 31, is here. You have been thinking about it. Now, it is time. Tour Ashtabula  Historic House at 2 and/or Wo...
05/31/2026

Sunday, May 31, is here. You have been thinking about it. Now, it is time. Tour Ashtabula Historic House at 2 and/or Woodburn Farm at 3:30. Our doors are open. We are waiting to welcome you.
Five dollars for ages 5-18 and ten dollars for adults. Cash or check, please.
Ashtabula House is located at
2725 Old Greenville Hwy (HWY 88).
Woodburn is located at 130 History Lane.
See you soon.

Good Saturday morning, May 30. Come explore Pendleton this weekend. Our restaurants are open and serving a variety of de...
05/30/2026

Good Saturday morning, May 30. Come explore Pendleton this weekend. Our restaurants are open and serving a variety of delicious food. Our many unique businesses have items especially made for you. Enjoy some sweet treats. Tomorrow, take a docent-led tour to explore Ashtabula at 2 and/or Woodburn at 3:30. Spend Saturday and Sunday soaking up the local history in your own backyard and having fun. Pendleton is waiting. And don't forget to buy your tickets for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SCREAM on June 25 at Woodburn. Tickets are 30 apiece and may be purchased at pendletonhistoricfoundation.org.
House tours are 5 for ages 5-18 and 10 for adults. Cash or check, please.

Congratulations.
05/30/2026

Congratulations.

Good morning. It's Friday, May 29.  May is almost over. Don't let this month end without visiting Pendleton to dine, sho...
05/29/2026

Good morning. It's Friday, May 29. May is almost over. Don't let this month end without visiting Pendleton to dine, shop, explore, tour historic homes, and satisfy your sweet tooth. Ashtabula is open today for tours from 10-1 and again on Sunday for one tour at 2. Woodburn is open on Sunday for one tour at 3:30. The Guard House, Pendleton's official SC Welcome Center, is open today from 11-2. House tours are $5 for 5-18 and $10 for adults. Cash or check, please.
Y'all come.

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 28th. Pendleton is waiting to welcome you. Our restaurants and shops are open and ready...
05/28/2026

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 28th. Pendleton is waiting to welcome you. Our restaurants and shops are open and ready for business. Ashtabula Historic House is open from 10-1 for a look back in history. The Guard House is open from 2-5 as an information station. Make today memorable. What are you waiting for?
Tours of Ashtabula are $5 for 5-18 and $10 for adults. The Guard House is free to explore.

Come visit today, Wednesday, May 27. Enjoy a guided tour of historic Ashtabula House.2725 Old Greenville Hwy. (HWY 88) 1...
05/27/2026

Come visit today, Wednesday, May 27. Enjoy a guided tour of historic Ashtabula House.
2725 Old Greenville Hwy. (HWY 88) 10-1
$10 adults, $5 5-18 Cash or check, please.

Pendleton is waiting to welcome you. We have so much to offer. Please come visit. Shopping, dining, snacking, and relaxi...
05/26/2026

Pendleton is waiting to welcome you. We have so much to offer. Please come visit. Shopping, dining, snacking, and relaxing at its finest. While you are here during the week, visit Ashtabula from 10-1 on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. On Sunday, you can visit Ashtabula at 2:00 or Woodburn at 3:30. Stop by the Jenkins House when in town; if someone is there, you can take a peek inside. The Guard House will be open on Thursday from 2-5 and on Friday from 11-2.
Ashtabula and Woodburn tours are $5 for 5-18 and $10 for adults. Cash or check, please. Jenkins House asks for a donation.

We extend our sympathy to the families. Please join us in this moment of silence.
05/26/2026

We extend our sympathy to the families. Please join us in this moment of silence.

The Town of Pendleton extends our sincere condolences to the families of the young students involved in the tragic accident early Monday morning.

Town staff will observe a moment of silence on Tuesday 5/26/2026 at 10:00 a.m.

05/25/2026

We at the Pendleton Historic Foundarion send our prayers to the Pendleton community following last night's tragedy involving PHS students.

Events at ASHTABULA HISTORIC HOME....Wed., June 17th - Hands-on activities. All About Sheep's Wool. Involves washing, ca...
05/25/2026

Events at ASHTABULA HISTORIC HOME....
Wed., June 17th - Hands-on activities. All About Sheep's Wool. Involves washing, carding, fleecing, and dying. Ages 8 and up (strictly followed). $15 for 1st child and $10 for each child after in the same family. Event is limited to 32 kids. 10 AM - 12 noon. House tours available during and after event.
House tours are $5 for ages 5-18 and $10 for adults.
June 17th is a pre-paid event so register early so we can make arrangements for you to pay.
For this event, register at [email protected]
The porches are available for parents with younger kids to use. Bring toys, etc., to keep your young ones occupied.

Address

Guard House, Exchange Street
Pendleton, SC
29670

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18646467249

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