- March 16 The Young Professionals' Chili Cookoff and Beer Tasting
Event time: 6:00 to 10:00
Our contestants will have gallons of chili to sample and vote on and the beer will be flowing! Join us for a fun evening complete with live entertainment. Take advantage of the advance ticket price of $25.00. On March 2, tickets will be $30.00 each and will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Young Professionals of Sumter, museum board members, or at the museum. Call 803-775-0908 for more information. If you'd like to enter the contest, download the rules and application here.
- March 28 Lunch and Learn Series - Weaponry
Event time: 12:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Dr. Jack Meyer, an expert in military weapons and memorabilia, will present a talk on edged weapons. Dr. Meyer will bring examples of milita swords and knives for exhibit. Participants are encouraged to bring their own weapons for identification and conservation purposes. Lunch will be provided. Ticket prices are $15.00 for members and $20 for non-members.
- April 18 Lunch and Learn Series - All About Hats
Event time: 4:00 pm
McKenzie Sholtz will present examples of historic hats and lead a discussion on any topic related to "headwear." Wear your best hat and enjoy a glass of tea and refreshments.Ticket prices are $15.00 for members and $20 for non-members.
- April 24 Shrimp Feast
Event time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
It's time for Shrimp!!! This year we will have shrimp prepared five ways - boiled, grilled, fried, shrimp and grits, and frogmore stew. Logan's Roadhouse will be preparing their delectable fried shrimp and friends of the museum will be grilling using their special marinade. Don't worry - if you don't like shrimp, we will also have Brown's BBQ from Kingstree. As always, beer, wine, and soft drinks are included in the ticket price. Ticket prices are $30.00 each and can be purchased via the U.S. mail (Sumter County Museum, PO Box 1456, 29151), at the museum (122 North Washington Street), or online using PayPal.
- May 8 - 9 CSS H. L. Hunley replica will be onsite at the museum
Event time and cost: 10:00 to 3:00,
Due to visitor requests, The Hunley exhibit will be open until 6:00 pm on Tuesday
$5.00 for 18 and older, $2.00 for ages 10-18
A life-sized replica of the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley will be at the museum for two days. The Hunley was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy ship. After successfully attacking the USS Housatonic, the Hunley disappeared into the waters of Charleston Harbor. After years of searching, the submarine was discovered and, in 2000, recovered intact from the ocean floor. Today, the Hunley is on display in Charleston. Mr. John Dangerfield, an original member of the restoration team who worked on the submarine, created this replica. The Summerville based SCV H. L. Hunley Camp #143 is now touring the display around the country. Volunteers will be available to discuss the history of the ill-fated vessel. Visitors will also be able to tour the Williams-Brice House and the Carolina Backcountry Homestead exhibit.
- May 19 Carolina Backcountry Springtime
Event time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for our annual Living History day at the museum. Volunteers will be in costume and demonstrating life as it was for Sumterville residents in 1800. The Backcountry will come to life for one day this spring. Admission is free - as is the fun!!!
- May 23 Cocktails and Vintage Jewelry
Event time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Danny Chandler of Galloway & Mosely Jewelers will present examples and lead a discussion on recognizing period jewelry. Guests will enjoy "Firefly" cocktails and finger foods. Ticket prices are $15.00 for members and $20 for non-members.
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