Arts & Culture
Museum of the Cherokee in SC
Funded through grants and donations, the museum is open Thursday – Saturday from 11am-4pm. The mission is to provide deeper and more meaningful understanding of the Cherokee heritage in South Carolina. The museum exhibits many artifacts that were recovered prior to constructing Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. These lakes were built in the 1970s and flooded ancestral land. The public can learn more about the native people through displays and continuing education opportunities.
Oberlin Faith Cabin Library
The Faith Cabin Libraries movement occurred in the 1930s and 40s as a way to disseminate reading materials to African-Americans in South Carolina and Georgia. 30 libraries were built by local residents and the Oberlin Faith Cabin Library is the only building that still exists on the Seneca Junior College campus. The cabin is undergoing restoration by the City of Seneca.
Oconee Community Theatre
Promoting and encouraging interest in theatrical productions for more than 40 years by presenting plays and dramatic works of all kinds.
Oconee History Museum
Explore the history of Native Americans, immigration, railroads, New Deal programs, textile mills, agriculture and much more as it relates to Oconee County. The exhibit hall offers a self-guided tour of Oconee’s history. In addition to the museum, there is a classroom frequently used by local businesses and social groups for meetings and functions. OPEN Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am – 5:00pm. Not-for-profit organization. Free admission/$3 per person donation is encouraged.
The Blue Ridge Arts Center
A membership-based organization offering shows, events, education and promotional opportunities to their members. Committed to “Bringing Art to the People and People to the Arts” with opportunities for artists to show their work in the gallery throughout the year
Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail
Oconee, Anderson & Pickens Counties
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The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT) is a self-guided tour to over 300 of the Upstate region’s homes, barns, churches, community buildings, historic and destination sites. Their website has an interactive map that allows users to create personalized itineraries to view quilt panels (by foot, bike, car or boat on Lake Keowee). It’s also possible to download the PocketSights Tour Guide mobile app with directions to quilt panels and a bit of history about the cities of Walhalla and Westminster.
Walhalla Performing Arts Center
Entertainment venue housed in the Walhalla Civic Auditorium building.
Hosting musical concerts, plays and more. Reception hall is available for parties & events.
World of Energy
An educational component of Duke Energy. The World of Energy is located on the shores of Lake Keowee at Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca. Visitors can experience a free self-guided tour through the World of Energy museum which explains the history and process of energy production.
