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 […]
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. Check out their social media pages for more information and to follow along […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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