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Laurens County Museum – Witherspoon Building

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116 South Public Square
Laurens, SC 29360 Get Directions
Phone (864) 681-0670

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  • The Literary Life of Julia Mood Peterkin

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    Pulitzer Prize Winner from Laurens County, SC With author and poet Ann Caldwell-Humphries May 27, 2025 @ 7:00pm 116 S. Public Sq - Laurens SC 29360 864-681-3678 * [email protected] www.LaurensCountyMuseum.org

  • Women in the American Revolution Lecture

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    The courage and sacrifices of women during the American Revolutionary War will be the focus of an upcoming lecture at the Laurens County Museum. Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore will present “The Women of the American Revolution” on Thursday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. as part of his ongoing Revolutionary War series. The public…

  • Dr. Kendra Hamilton to Discuss New Book at Laurens County Museum

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    The Laurens County Museum will host Dr. Kendra Hamilton, Associate Professor of English at Presbyterian College, for a special presentation on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Magnolia Room. Dr. Hamilton will discuss her newly released book, Romancing the Gullah in the Age of Porgy and Bess. A Charleston native, Dr. Hamilton…

  • Revolutionary War Lecture on General Thomas Sumter

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series program about General Thomas Sumter has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 pm. Durant Ashmore will speak about the life, times, and military achievements of South Carolina General Thomas Sumter. This lecture is at the Laurens County Museum at 116 South Public Square, Laurens ,…

  • Unveiling Laurens’ Ghostly Legends: Local Author Peggy Cwiakala Hosts Book Launch at Laurens County Museum

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    Explore the haunting tales and timeless legends of Laurens County at the exclusive book launch for Ghosts on the Square: Legends, Lore, and Lies by local author Peggy Cwiakala. The event, hosted at the Laurens County Museum, will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 116 South Public…

  • Gingerbread House Workshop

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    The Laurens County Library will host a family-friendly workshop where participants can create and decorate their own gingerbread houses. Materials will be provided, and registration is required.

  • MERRY MARKET AT THE LAURENS COUNTY MUSEUM

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    Spend your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at a Christmas market where you'll find unique gifts, a magical atmosphere, and a festive spirit!

  • MERRY MARKET AT THE LAURENS COUNTY MUSEUM

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    Spend your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at a Christmas market where you'll find unique gifts, a magical atmosphere, and a festive spirit! ARTS - CRAFT - FOOD

  • Lectures on Laurens County Wildlife

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    We are so excited to be opening a new exhibit on October 1, 2024, @ 10:00am featuring nature and wildlife photography by Gene Ott. He will provide a lecture on October 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm on the birds of Laurens County and a lecture on October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm on mammals of Laurens County.…

  • Revolutionary War Interpretive Performance by Robert Ryals on September 24

    Laurens County Museum - Witherspoon Building 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC

    History enthusiasts and the community are invited to experience a unique interpretive performance by Robert Ryals, who will bring to life the story of Reverend William Martin at the Laurens County Museum on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:00 PM. This living history event, held at 116 South Public Square, Laurens, offers a captivating glimpse into…