Summerville Museum and Research Center

Historic Downtown Summerville Walking Tours Thursday
2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | SC

You are invited for tea
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States

Historic Downtown Summerville Walking Tours
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | SC

Pinch, Press, Preserve
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States

Summerville Museum Lectures - The Artistic Scene of Summerville with Historian Robert E. Scarlett
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
This event is free for Summerville Museum’s members.

Scales and Tails: SC's snakes and alligators
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States

March is Women's History Month
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States

History Starts with Me: Genealogy
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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Summerville Historic Homes & Gardens Tour
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-07 21:00 | SC
Welcome to the inaugural Summerville Historic Homes & Gardens Tour, hosted by the Summerville Museum and Research Center. This self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside private historic residences and lush gardens throughout Summerville.
Step into the charm of Summerville, the Flower Town in the Pines, with our inaugural Flowertown Historic Homes & Gardens Tour. An opportunity to step inside some of the town’s most treasured historic residences and lush gardens. Since the early 1900s, visitors have marveled at the town’s azaleas and lush landscapes, and now, you’re invited to experience the beauty behind the historic doorways and garden gates.
This special event benefits the Summerville Museum’s mission to preserve and share our town’s rich history. Your participation helps fund our educational programs and exhibits, ensuring that Summerville’s stories and architectural treasures continue to inspire for generations to come.
Thank you for helping us protect the past while celebrating the history and beauty that makes Summerville so special!
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Black History Month Lecture Series
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Black History Month with our Lecture Series, as historian Robert Scarlett delivers a captivating presentation on the historic minority-owned businesses that have played a crucial role in shaping Summerville. The event will be held on Sunday, February 15th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Summerville Museum. Kindly register by emailing historicsdmuseum@gmail.com to secure your spot.

Shell Seekers KIDS CLUB
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Come join us Saturday February, 14th from 10:30 am-11:30 am for a shelling good time at our February Kids Club Event! Kids will enjoy a educational and fun experience learning all about shells and more. Please RSVP by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com.

October Lecture Series- Historic Summerville Neighborhoods
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
The Summerville Museum and Research Center will celebrate the history and culture of historic neighborhoods in Summerville and greater Dorchester County. Join historian Robert Scarlett in discovering the rich history of these essential neighborhoods and how they shaped the “Flowertown in the pines”.
Please join us Sunday, October 19th, 2 pm-3:30 pm at the Summerville Museum located at 100 E Doty Ave, Summerville, SC 29483. This event is FREE to the public; we highly encourage registering, as space can be limited. Please register by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com

Kids Club- Crafty Concoctions
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Get Ready to mix up some history! Our next fun-filled Kids Club event is happening Saturday, October 11th, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Kids will whip up apothecary-themed creations in a nod to the many historic pharmacies found within Summerville.
There is a $5 registration fee, and starting in October, events will be limited to 18 children. To sign up, please register by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com. For more information, please visit https://summervillemuseum.org/kids-club/

September Lecture Series: History of Sawmill Branch
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | SC
Join us for another thrilling Lecture Series event happening Sunday September 21st, 2:00pm-3:30pm at the museum. As Dr. Ed West and Robert Scarlett share how the famous Sawmill Branch was created and how it still serves the community today.

This event is Free to the public, we highly suggest registering in advance for the event by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com

Flower Power Coffee Cart Pop-Up
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | SC
Join us for coffee!!

Join us at the museum on September 20th, from 10:00-1:00pm for a special pop-up event featuring Flower Power Coffee LLC. Come enjoy handcrafted roasted coffee, teas, specialty cold brews and more Prices may vary. The Flower Power Coffee Cart, will be situated in front of the museum, directly in front of our enchanting garden. So mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss out on this delicious event!

KIDS CLUB- Rockin Around Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-13 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Join us for an exciting Kids Club Event on September 13th, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Children will enjoy a unique historic scavenger hunt right here at the museum. Kids attend for free, while the fee for parents is just $5.00, parents are required to stay for duration of event. Please register by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com.
For more information, visit us at https://summervillemuseum.org/kids-club/.

Special Event: Flower Power Coffee Cart
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Join us at the museum for this special pop-up event featuring Flower Power Coffee Cart! Enjoy handcrafted coffees and specialty cold brews. Don’t miss this special event held on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10 am-1 pm in front of the Summerville Museum.
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August Lecture Series
2025-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Travel with Historians Dr. Ed West and Robert Scarlett as they explore how Summerville became “The First Railroad Town in America.” In 1831, locals near Sawmill Branch discovered a railroad was being built just north of them. A tavern keeper realized he owned valuable land that would become part of a future town centered around “Hutchinson Square,” eventually named “New Summerville.”

This event is FREE to the public. Please register by emailing us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com. Or by calling us during regular business hours, Thursday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, Sunday, 12-4 pm, at 843-875-9666. Located at 100 E Doty Ave, Summerville, SC 29483.
For more information, visit our website at www.summervillemuseum.org

Special Juneteenth Lecture Series
2025-06-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
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.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
To register, please email us at historicsdmuseum@gmail.com or call us during regular business hours, Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
at 843-875-9666.

South Carolina State Historic Marker Unveiling Dedication
2025-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Summerville Museum and Research Center, 100 East Doty Ave., Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Dear Community,
You are warmly invited to join the Summerville Museum and Research Center on May 19th, 2025, for the unveiling of the newly granted South Carolina Historic State Marker by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. This marker commemorates and celebrates the property’s unique history and its significant role in shaping the town of Summerville.
Please save the date and RSVP by April 25th, 2025. There will be FREE Tours of the museum following the dedication. This is a public event, and we encourage the community to join us in this historic moment on behalf of the museum. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your attendance at this meaningful event.
Sincerely,
The Summerville Museum and Research Center Board of Directors
