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Our
Exhibits

  • Stroll Cleveland Street as it appeared in 1900 and delight in the recreated stores, bank and hotel.

  • Explore the train station, logging and butchering areas.

  • Visit Snider Cabin, birthplace of William J. Snider, founder of Elloree.

  • Learn about tenant farming and meet midwife Mary Ella Jones who was responsible for delivering many Elloree babies.

  • Take a rest in the two-seater outhouse.

  • Explore a plantation gin house with its original gin, cotton press, and mechanicals.

  • Learn how cotton is grown, picked and ginned today.

  • See the variety of horse-drawn plows, planters and cultivators that farmers used to work their land.

  • Meet Ruby Doo and learn about the history of mules and the vital role they played in southern agriculture.

  • Visit the upstairs gallery for the latest show featuring work by local and regional South Carolina artists, a baseball exhibit, a postcard exhibit or any of a variety of changing exhibits

Museum Shop

Snider's Store is Elloree Heritage Museum's gift shop.

Snider's Store is Elloree Heritage Museum's gift shop. The museum and store are open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday - Saturday. The store is stocked with elegant gifts and interesting items, apealling to a wide range of customers. Some of the items are: Local & Regional Books, Books by Local Authors, Cookbooks, Gardening Decor, Cotton Boll Wreaths & Sprays, SC History Books, Children's Books, T-Shirts & Caps, Baby Gifts, Decorative Items, Wedding Gifts,and Gifts for Men, Women, and Children

Our Tours

1

Group Tours

Group tours for adults can be scheduled Monday through Saturday by appointment. Tours tailored to your needs are conducted by trained docents. Bus tours are welcome and the town has convenient off-street parking near the museum.

2

Self Guided Tours

Individuals/groups/families, etc., may tour the museum at their leisure during regular Hours of Operation. A map with information on the layout and exhibits of the museum is available at the entrance to the museum.

3

School Tours

School tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday. The museum provides in-depth lessons related to the founding of Elloree and the agrarian history of South Carolina's upper coastal plain. On request, supplemental learning opportunities around the Elloree community, such as a walking tour of the historic commercial district and an electricity safety program can be added to the museum tour. School tours address the state of South Carolina social studies standards.

Request a tour.

Please fill out the form below for more information on our tours.

  • Where are we located?
    2714 Cleveland Street Elloree, SC 29047 Phone: 803-897-2225
  • What are you hours and admission pricing?
    We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission: Adults $6.00 Seniors $5.00 Students $3.00 Group rates available
  • Are there dining options?
    Catering is available for having lunch in one of the town's parks. Local restaurants are also available. Phone numbers will be provided upon request.
  • Where can I park?
    Buses are welcome and the town has convenient off-street parking near the museum. Contact us for additional information.
  • Is the museum accessible?
    The Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center is fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility. An elevator is provided for access to upper floors. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
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