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 Updated: 12/6/2011 
Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center
Hampton, South Carolina
Description

Just completed a small part to house out door art work. Painted murals on three old bldgs., had 1888 to 1905 Hampton County minutes typed, and recorded information for 123 cemeteries.

History

Building opened in 1892 as Bank of Hampton. Mr. Miles McSweeney, former governor of SC was vice president of bank in 1895. Closed as a bank in 1926.

Artifact Collections

95% of the collection is a cross section of local memorabilia.

Research Collections

Inventory for 123 cemeteries, 5000 photos, notebooks of special reference material, and presentation boards.

Governance

Operated by a volunteer group.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False

Street Address
15 Elm St. E.
Hampton, SC 29924
Mailing Address
202 Harriet St.
Hampton, SC 29924
phone: 803-943-5318
e-mail: hmvc9891@yahoo.com
home page: www.hamptonsc.net/departments/museum/default.aspx
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Hours of Operation

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Sunday of the month 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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