Summerville's hidden gem
Come Explore with Us. Take an Expedition Into Summerville's Past
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Our Mission

The Summerville Museum & Research Center is an organization dedicated to preserving the historical significance of Summerville. Its mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts, and to offer programs relating to the culture and natural history of Summerville.

Take an Expedition Into Summerville's Past

Come Explore with Us

FIRST, Let's Discover
Look into our display cases like a window into the past, and truly immerse yourself in a different time as our guides recount the lives of the men and women who shaped Summerville, South Carolina into what it is now.
Now Let's WORK. Preserve
Our staff and volunteers pride themselves on continuing to share Summerville’s rich history in an engaging but accurate manner, thereby, making sure the facts remain for generations to come. ​
It's up to YOU, Share
In order for the museum to continue its purpose and achieve its goals, we rely on you returning to visit or sharing your experience with others so that more visitors will partake in what our little museum has to offer. ​

Upcoming Events

Explore our museum's exciting events. Check out the highlights below.

June 15th @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Please join us as Historian Robert Scarlett presents a special lecture on the history of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The presentation will include a history on the purpose of the original Juneteenth celebration, and an understanding of the symbols and observances still practiced annually today. Light refreshments will be provided in association with the traditional observance.