🙏 Grateful for Your Generosity

A generous donor pledged to match end‑of‑year giving up to $10,000—and thanks to you, we reached our goal! Every gift was doubled, and together we unlocked the full match. Your support keeps history alive in Laurens County.

🌟 2025: A Banner Year

2025 brought record attendance — 5,000 visitors!

We are deeply thankful for our volunteers, staff, and board of directors, who curated inspiring exhibits and created a warm, welcoming space. Together, we continue to honor and preserve the rich history of Laurens County.

🎄 Festival of Trees

Our first‑ever Festival of Trees has been a dazzling success!

• We had over 40 beautifully decorated trees by local businesses, schools, churches, nonprofits, and families.

• Free admission. The Festival ends January 10, 2026.

• Winners have been named! Come see!

🕙 Museum Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📚 Lecture Series

Historian Durant Ashmore continues his Revolutionary War battle series:

• Topic: The Fall of Savannah & Georgia Battles

• Date: January 13, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM

Black History Month

This year we will be featuring a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum on the “521 All-Stars” a prominent black baseball league in SC.

The exhibit will be open January 24th – February 27th.

Museum Hours 10:00am-3:00pm; Tuesday-Saturday.

⚔️ Revolutionary War in Laurens County

Mark your calendars! A powerful new exhibit will open on June 28, 2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Discover the pivotal role Laurens County played in the American Revolution.

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming!

We are honored to be selected as 1 of only 6 South Carolina locations to host the Smithsonian’s Americans exhibit!

📅 November 28, 2026 – January 16, 2027

Developed by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and brought to South Carolina by SC Humanities, this landmark exhibition explores the nation’s shared history as part of the Our Shared Future: 250 initiative.

🎶 Old‑Time Jam

Bring your instrument and join the fun!

• Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays each month (January 11th & 25th)

• Contact: Brooke Lauer, 864‑871‑2350

🌸 The Magnolia Room

Planning a party, reunion, wedding, or birthday?

The Magnolia Room offers a beautiful venue for your special event.

See details →

🤝 Volunteers

Our museum thrives because of dedicated volunteers. Whether you love giving tours, setting up exhibits, researching, or lending a hand behind the scenes—we need you!

📞 Connie: 864‑681‑3678

📧 LaurensMuseum1@gmail.com

Online Volunteering Form →

💌 Members

A heartfelt thank‑you to all who joined or renewed memberships in 2025. Your support keeps admission free and ensures our community’s history is preserved for generations to come.

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