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Located in the heart of Greenwood’s Uptown shopping area, The Museum illustrates the on-going adaptive reuse of a 1930’s furniture store. The main floor houses history, natural history and Edison exhibits. The Museum’s Monsanto Exhibition Hall highlights the evolution of textiles, transportation and communication, along with an art gallery and international collection. Twice recognized as one of South Carolina’s top tourist attractions, The Museum offers a glimpse of the way things were around the turn of the century, with period restorations like the “Main Street” which features a parlor, drug store, doctor’s office and one-room school. Arts Council of Greenwood County Come visit our new Arts Council Gallery in our new home at the Federal Building located at 114 Main St. in Uptown Greenwood. See art exhibits from local artists displayed in this beautiful setting. Ninety Six National Historic Site Plan to visit the Ninety Six National Historic Site during your visit to the 2006 Festival of Flowers. Located just 12 miles east of Greenwood on SC Highway 248, this national park interprets the nation’s early settlement and the Revolutionary War. Along several hiking trails, beautiful woods and fields offer a variety of native plants and wildlife throughout the year. Call 864-543-4068 for more information. Unlike many mainstreet squares and business districts in towns and cities across America, Uptown Greenwood, South Carolina has undergone many changes over the past 20 years and today flourishes with new development. We encourage you to visit one of our numerous locally owned restaurants, shop in our many unique businesses, join us for one of our many outdoor events, or learn about our new cultural arts district - The Emerald Triangle Designated by Congress in 1996 as a National Heritage Area, the Heritage Corridor runs from the foothills of Oconee County in the northwestern corner of the state, along the Savannah River, through the Edisto River Basin, to the port city of Charleston. |
