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Welcome to the Oconee History Museum
Our museum consists of two branch sites that are approximately 10 minutes from each other.
Each location offers a unique experience for families, sightseers and history lovers!
Come discover the real people, moments and cultures that shaped Oconee County, SC.
HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday
11am-5pm
Explore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, agriculture and much more as it relates to Oconee County. The exhibit hall offers a self-guided tour of Oconee’s history. Popular exhibits include the dugout canoes that have been rescued and preserved by the museum, a walk-in Stumphouse Tunnel exhibit, and a Depression-era tenant farmer’s House.
The Louise Russell Alexander Children’s Corner is a special part of the museum where children can explore Oconee’s history in a fun environment.
HOURS
Thursday & Friday
11am-4pm
Saturday
11am-2:30pm
The General Store Museum is a branch of Oconee History Museum. This location offers visitors a glimpse into what a typical general store would have been like “back in the day”.
The museum displays a vast collection of original artifacts from historic England’s General Merchandise store of Westminster and features exhibits on the history of the greater Westminster, SC area.
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