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Aiken County Historical Museum


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Housed in a former winter colony mansion, the museum displays items and clothing that reflect the county's history from the earliest settlers to the present. A nature room exhibits flora and fauna of the area as well as its geology. The shell of a temporary observatory, built by German scientist for viewing the Transit of Venus in the late 1800s, is adjacent to the museum. Nearby are the Ergle log cabin (c. 1808) furnished with period pieces, and a one-room schoolhouse (c 1890). A museum store has items related to South Carolina and the Aiken area.


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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church

Built in 1842, consecrated in 1843. Oldest church building in Aiken. Behind the sanctuary are interred botanist Henry Ravenel and poet James Matthews Legare. Only Confederate soldiers who died in the 1865 Battle of Aiken were allowed burial privileges. Mead Hall School (pre-K through 8th grade)

Aiken, SC Churches

Western Carolina State Fair

Aiken, SC State Parks

Aiken Tours

Experience Aiken's grace, charm and elegance during this 2-hour guided tour aboard our trolley. On the tour you'll see and hear about historic homes, churches, equestrian sites, and experience a guided tour through Hopelands Gardens, the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame &

Aiken, SC Tours

Aiken Fall Steeplechase

Aiken, SC Other Attractions

The Triple Crown of Polo Championship Series

The Triple Crown of Polo Championship Series features some of the world's best polo players and will provide a great social occasion for spectators at the New Bridge Polo and Country Club on the three feature weekend games of September 9, September 16 and September 22. The finals on September 22

Aiken, SC Other Attractions

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