hartsville museum

This small but interesting museum is located in what was once the post office. It was later used as the library before becoming the county museum. The building itself is beautiful, both inside and out. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the exhibits are very nice and well done, including the signage. I especially enjoyed the exhibit about the late professional baseball player Bobo Newsome, a Hartsville native. Recently there was an excellent TV documentary on Mr. Newsome and two other baseball greats from SC, Shoeless Joe Jackson and Van Lingle Mungo. It was nice to see Newsome baseball cards and other items of interest in the exhibit. It does not take very long to see everything in the museum, but it was definitely worth the drive. The entire Hartsville area is lovely and folks are friendly.

Housed in a 1930’s Post Office building, the museum has retained many of the historic structure’s unique characteristics. Founded in 1980, the museum offers local history and art exhibits. Museum tours can be scheduled for groups of all ages and interests, including students, senior citizens and church groups. Hands-on tours are offered for children focusing on Native Americans, Cotton and the Early 20th Century Kitchen.