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Overview | Collections | Offerings What's New? Rotating ExhibitsThe Regional History Museum has a rotating exhibit space that offers changing exhibits every two to three months, so there is always something new to see. Here are upcoming rotating exhibits. (Exhibits are subject to change. Please check back here or call 864-596-3501.) Spartanburg By the Numbers March 23 - August 12, 2010
Quick! What do the numbers 30,000, 3,200, 128, and 100
have in common? Besides all being factors of 4, they all relate to the
Daniel Morgan Monument, dedicated 128 years ago to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. The dedication had an attendance
of approximately 30,000, even though the city's population was just
over 3,200. This exhibit demonstrates how numbers can add detail and
insight to the narratives that are most often associated with history.
Designed for school groups as well as adult visitors, the exhibit gives teachers a way to show numbers in action, in an accessible and
interesting setting. Focusing particularly on textile mill history, baseball, and space and
land use, this exhibit delves into the numbers that define these
topics in our local history. Visitors will be able to see how numbers
can relate to any topic and need not be the bane of every student. A
numbers-based game table and puzzles adds a fun hands-on experience. Regional History Museum - OverviewThe Spartanburg Regional History Museum has been in operation since 1961. The Museum recently relocated to the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street on the second floor of the West Wing (also known as the Carlos Dupre Moseley building). For our long-time friends and frequent visitors, don't worry, your old favorites are still here. You can still see the permanent wave machine and the Pardo Stone, but all of our artifacts are now proudly presented in beautiful, professionally-designed exhibits. If you've never visited the Regional History Museum, it's time you did! What's there to see and do?
Permanent exhibits at the Museum offer a walk through time from the early days of Spanish explorers like Juan Pardo to the late 20th century. While you're looking at the artifacts on this main exhibit table, don't miss out on the fact that the table is made from wood salvaged from Riverdale Mill. You will notice as you come up the stairs to enter the museum that the bell from Riverdale Mill is hanging in the entryway. While there is an exhibit area that focuses solely on Spartanburg County's rich textile heritage, evidence of that heritage is sprinkled throughout the exhibits. Where and WhenThe Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.Admission Fee: $4 - Ages 18-64; $2 - Ages 6-17; Free - Ages 0-5; $3 - Ages 65+ & Veterans Group rates are available for groups of 10+ scheduled in advance. Call 864-596-3501 or email njefferies@spartanburghistory.org.
Please check our events page regularly for special events. For additional information, please contact 864-596-3501 or email regionalmuseum@spartanburghistory.org.
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