Sumter County Museum - Museum in Sumter - 122 N Washington St Suite A, USA

Went to the museum for the first time since attending Bates Middle School😅😅😅. It’s a nice little trip to learn some history of foundation of our home. For only $5, get out there and experience what they have to offer. The gentleman who greeted me had a wealth of knowledge and definitely made the experience a fruitful one!

MICHAEL BOWMAN and DEBORA WATTS EXTREMELY knowledgeable on all Sumter history…my wife and I had no idea how much of a rich history Sumter had…for $5.00 admittance fee—YOU ARE GETTING ALOT!!! From the beginning to end of tour given incredibly interesting information on so much history…would recommend greatly to all those looking to spend a wonderful afternoon in Sumter!

We love coming often to visit. My kids love it and we decided to help volunteer for the Backcountry Events. What a great way to have the community to come together and educate about history.

The Sumter Co. Genealogical Society is in the basement of the museum in the front of the house. I went there to find some of my ancestors who faught in the Rev War. I want to join the DAR group. Found them in books from the 1770s. They have the whole East Coast of books from the early 1770s. So if you are looking for someone, they might have it. There is a $20 non-member fee per day. I asked why and the man said, they are all volunteers and it's just a way to get a bit of funding to help with daily operations. I'm fine with that. They have books and local maps for sale also. Museum back country area is what Sumter Co would have look like in the 1700’s. They have Back County days 2 times a year and other events throughout the year. Pirate day is a fun one in June. Beautiful place for weddings and other events. Beautiful place to take pictures also. They also have costumes for rent.

I really enjoyed my visit for the Carolina Backcountry Harvest. There were people dressed in period clothing, demonstrations of woodworking, textiles, cooking and more. This was a small demonstration with big impact!

I’m a Dj ( Disc Jockey) from Sumter,sc & I had the pleasure of providing music for a birthday party here in the garden. I just say the faculty was awesome & the atmosphere was amazing. This is definitely a great space for your special occasion or event .

We did not know what to expect and were immediately impressed walking into the museum. There was so much to see and the man that greeted us was very nice and helpful. We loved the outdoor areas as well! We will return any time we come to Sumter!

So glad they were having an event during our visit! It was a very interesting museum. Must also see the homestead out behind the house. My 18 and 11 year old really enjoyed it as did I!! The house is gorgeous lots of history to be seen!