Lexington County Museum
The Lexington County Museum in South Carolina walks visitors through what life was like here during the colonial era to the Civil War.
Set on 7 acres, this museum features 36 historic buildings.
These structures have been moved in from various locations throughout the county.
The post office below is also the oldest document house in the county.
The John Fox House was built in 1832. This was formerly a plantation home and is the only original structure on site.
The museum also has a well.
A kitchen.
A dairy house.
An outdoor oven.
An ash hopper and so many more everyday necessities.
The way fences used to be assembled are showcased here.
Privies. Very important.
Tools that demonstrate how work was accomplished.
Today's farmers must really appreciate recent inventions in comfort.
A vegetable garden illustrating the crops that would have been consumed.
There is also a splendid garden area that we need to revisit when the crepe myrtles are in bloom since the area is covered with these flowering beauties.
If you go:
231 Fox St, Lexington, SC 29072
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
$5.00 for Adults
$2.00 for Children
You may also do a self guided tour using an QR reader on your phone, free of charge.
Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
Whenever I visit a historic sight like this I am reminded of the modern appliances we take for granted, and how much more arduous it was to live back in those times. Thank goodness these pioneer settlements are preserved so that are able to understand what came before.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how far we have come in such a short period of time. These sites are so important for children too.
DeleteI'm glad to live in modern times, with modern conveniences.
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you!
DeleteLooks like a great day out.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandy! It is a neat place to visit.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivana!
DeleteI would love to visit this museum. I like that they showcased so many of the original tools to show what the rural life was back in the day. It wasn't easy being a farmer. It is also lovely that the plantation home is original and quite old too. The garden looks nice too. I could use that cabbage right now, it looks very fresh. :)
DeleteIt is such a wonderful place to learn local history. Our is nothing compared to your old where you are! :)
Deleteit is very interesting in its own way.
DeleteI love how you have embraced your life in the south and seeing all it has to offer. This place looks so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie. Life here is amazing!
DeleteIt's a nice place to visit, Ms Val.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
Thank you Evi!
DeleteAdorei as imagens;
ReplyDeleteBoa continuação de semana.
Obrigado!
DeleteNice place to visit and think about the times ❤
ReplyDeleteThank you Kinga. It truly is a wonderful place to reflect.
DeleteLovely seeing all of your photographs, it certainly looks an enjoyable and interesting day out.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan!
DeleteYou photos make me feel lucky to live in modern era....
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day
Life is so much easier for us. It is amazing how far we have come in such a short period of time. Happy Thanksgiving Tanza!
DeleteSuch a sweet little Post office! certainly not like the one I go to :( Looks like a great place to visit!
ReplyDeleteIsn't is adorable! Very different from the one I go to every day too!
DeleteSo much history! A great place to go visit!
ReplyDeleteIt really is. I love seeing what life was like in colonial days.
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