Places
to see & photograph | ||
 | Sumter County Courthouse Located in the heart of downtown Sumter on Main Street. Features a statue of Sumter's name sake Gen. Thomas Sumter | |
 | Downtown Sumter Includes the courthouse, Opera House, Beau Graham square, Rotary Centennial Plaza, old Post Office & Sumter's only remaining "Brick Street" Make sure to stop by Katherine's on Main for lunch or to just grab a slice of their famous Bourbon Pecan Pie and tell her that Chris sent you. | |
 | The Sumter Opera House Built
in 1872, the opera house’s authentic Art Deco interior is the setting for
a variety of shows including modern dance, live theatre and musical performances.
The 100-foot clock tower is a landmark visible from any part of the downtown | |
 | Sumter Gallery of Art 200 Hasel Street Located in Sumter County's Cultural Center. There are (3)formal exhibition galleries. Monday
- Closed | |
 | LeNoir Store Located off of SC Hwy 261 in Horatio The LeNoir family has been operating this establishment since sometime between 1765 and 1808. LeNoir Country & General Store is typical of a vanishing breed - the country crossroads store. In addition to still handling a variety of goods and many original items, historical memorabilia is on display. Enjoy a cool drink, some ol' fashioned penny candy and a country chat with the LeNoirs. Hours
of Operation: M-F 7:30am-6:15pm; Sa 7:30am-2pm | |
 | Memorial Park Located in the Historic District of Sumter. The park features a fountain and bandstand. | |
 | Sumter County Museum 122 North Washington Street Houses
over 108,000 artifacts | |
 | Swan Lake-Iris Gardens The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for the spectacular Iris Gardens. The lake is dotted with colorful islands, and wildlife is abundant. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese iris, which bloom yearly in mid to late May and last until the beginning of June. | |
IMAGE
COMING! | Temple Sinai This
synagogue, which is | |
 | Salem Black River Church & Cemetery Located off of SC Hwy 527 in Northeastern Sumter County. Salem
Black River Presbyterian Church, built in 1846, is a well-preserved example of
Greek Revival architecture. From the time of its organization in the mid-eighteenth
century until the present, Salem Church has played an important role in the development
of history of the surrounding rural community. The church has been virtually unaltered
since its construction. It features massive stucco-over-brick columns, a gable
roof and a pedimented portico. Basilican in plan, the interior of Salem Black
River Church is simple. A slave gallery extends along three sides and is supported
by square paneled wooden pillars. Listed in the National Register November 14,
1978. | |
 | Mayesville Located off of US 76. | |
 | Church of the Holy Cross Located off of SC 261 in Stateburg. This Gothic Revival Sanctuary (c.1850) is the burial site of Joel Poinsett, a US statesman credited with discovering the poinsettia in Mexico and bringing it to the U.S., where it became synonymous with Christmas. The cemetery contains the graves of nearly 100 Revolutionary and Civil War veterans. The church sanctuary is closed to visitors. | |
 | White's Mill Pond Located off of US 15 North about 3 miles outside of Sumter heading toward Bishopville. White's Mill features a pond and lakehouse, which can be photographed from the nearby bridge. | |
 | Bethel United Methodist Church Located at 5575 Lodebar Road in the Oswego community of Sumter County. | |
 | O'Donnell House 120 East Liberty Street Just a block from downtown Sumter.
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 | Patriot Hall 135 Haynsworth Street Located in the heart of Sumter's Historic District. Patriot Hall is the home to cultural events, community concerts, theatre shows and banquets. | |
 | Pinewood Depot Located in the heart of Pinewood. The restored railroad depot sits at the intersection Clark Street and Pinewood Roads (Hwy 120). | |
EVENTS
& FESTIVALS | ||
 | Carolina Backcountry Homestead This recreated homestead plays host to our many annual events, including several living history events. Included in our Homestead are a log cabin, settler’s house, a smokehouse, barn, commissary, loomhouse, outhouse, blacksmith shop, and gardens | |
 | Bluegrass Express Bluegrass Express was created exclusively for broadcast on ETV’s South Carolina Channel. The show is taped at the historic Sumter Opera House in Sumter, South Carolina on Thursday nights! Admission is free- everyone can come be a part of the live audience. Doors open at 6:30p.m., and the show begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Bluegrass Express is produced by Bruce Mayer. * No flash photography | |
 | Sumter Cruisers Car Show More information coming ... | |
 | Enduro More information coming ... | |
 | Sumter County Fair Hosting for Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties. Sponsored by American Legion Post #15, Sumter, SC | |
 | Fantasy of Lights The world famous 150 acre Swan Lake-Iris Gardens will illuminate with more than a million lights and 100 lighted figures! Drive through the fantasy of lights to the North Pole (Garden Street Parking Lot) where children visit with Santa! Enjoy hot refreshments while musicians and choirs perform the holiday sounds of music and dance. | |
 | Fridays @ The Plaza Starting in Late May - September Held the 3rd Friday of each month. Free music and concerts. | |
 | Oyster Roast Text goes here about each event! | |
 | American Legion Baseball Local baseball action at Riley Park most every night of the week. Riley Park is host to Sumter Post 15 and Dalzell-Shaw Post 175. | |
 | ShawFest Shaw Air Force Base traditionally hosts ShawFest, our community appreciation day, once every two years. Our next ShawFest should be held in 2007. | |
 | Sumter Co. Scottish Festival Scottish Country Fair and Celtic Festival to celebrate early settlers and their descendants. The fair features Highland Games, music, and dance. Come to Sumter and Join us for the 7th Annual Scottish Country Fair and Celtic Festival on March 23th - 25th, 2007! | |
 | Sumter@Six Free concert series held the second Thursday of each month from April to October! Bring your chairs and enjoy great food and beverages from downtown restaurants and meet your friends and family for good ole' fashioned fun downtown! | |
 | Iris Festival Sumter's Iris Festival is South Carolina's oldest continuous festival and is ranked among the top festivals in the Southeast. The 4-day festival includes concerts, an arts and crafts show, a golf tournament, a flower show, a food tasting, the crowning of the Iris Festival king and queen, and a number of contests and children's activities. Sumter's Swan Lake-Iris Gardens -- the main staging area for the Iris Festival -- is home to all eight types of the world's swans including swans from Asia, Australia, England and South America. | |
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