Arts & Culture
Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum
Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum is a cultural exhibit museum focusing on the rich, sometimes turbulent history, culture, and contributions of local African-Americans The museum’s exhibits and events blend technology and tradition to create a meaningful and educational experience for all ages.
Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum is about people of the past and present whose stories will impact generations.
Dirt Road Wares Workshop
Discover the art of metalsmithing in downtown Walhalla. Whether creating silver jewelry for fun or pursuing a new craft, participants can take one-, two-, three-, or five-day classes to learn hands-on techniques and design their own unique piece. Sign up for the newsletter to receive updates on upcoming workshops and events.
Eagles Nest Art Center
The building was once the Tamassee-Salem High School. After the school district closed the facility, it was refurbished and is now Eagles Nest Arts Center. The center is available to rent for performances, education programs, concerts, plays and community events. There are classrooms and museum rooms that keep Tamassee and Salem memories alive. The auditorium seats 280 people.
End of the Road Studios
Art studio, pottery and gallery for Robin Anne Cooper and Stan DuBose. Folk Art, ceramics, paintings, pottery, canvas collages, found object, up-cycled.
Foothills Farmstead
The Foothills Farmstead is a living-history, working farm from the first half of the 1900s. A “work in progress,” the farmstead is relocating 13 historic structures to a 16-acre property in Oakway, SC. The main farmhouse is on location and now open to the public. Everyone is welcome to come learn about life on the “family farm” as it was in the region 100 years ago. HOURS: Thursday & Friday 12-5pm; Saturday 10am-3pm.
General Store Museum
Housed in the Barrett-Jones building on Main Street in Westminster, SC, the General Store Museum displays a collection of historic artifacts from the original England’s General Merchandise store. OPEN Thursday, Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 2:30pm.
Kudzu Kabin Designs
Artist, Nancy Basket, takes her name from the work she does, and from her grandmother, Margaret Basket. Nancy creates kudzu and pine needle baskets, artistic cards, sculptures and functional items using kudzu vines. She shares her basketry and storytelling skills at Primitive Skills gatherings, Powwows and through the National Indian Education Association as a presenter of traditional and contemporary baskets. Visitors can tour her 100+ year old barn that is fortified with kudzu bales .
Lunney Museum
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Lunney Museum was built in 1909 by its original residents Dr. William James and Lillian Mason Lunney. The House is a 1909 Queen Anne style “California” bungalow with arts and crafts interior. The property features a carriage house and “two-seater” outhouse. The museum provides educational content focused on the history of Seneca, the Lunney Family/Home, and rural southern culture. THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
MakeKeowee by Keowee Krafters Org.
MakeKeowee, a new Makerspace in Oconee County by Keowee Krafters Org (501(c)(3)), is now open at Eagles Nest Art Center, Salem, SC. Crafters, artisans, and makers can access tools, equipment, and workspaces for a nominal fee. From fiber arts, pottery, painting, woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, to robotics, our Master Makers offer workshops and events to learn, share, and grow your creative skills.
