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Dorchester Heritage Center

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Our Mission:

Preserving Today for Tomorrow

Contact us at (843)931-1020/1021 or [email protected]

Group and individual tours of the museum are available Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4pm and Saturdays by appointment only. To schedule a group tour, call 843-931-1020/1021 or email [email protected]

10/30/2026

Today, Friday, October 30, we officially closed on our construction loan. Vertical construction is in our near future.

10/29/2026

Give the gift of history!

Here’s why a membership to the Dorchester Heritage Center makes a perfect gift—

-History helps us understand the past
-It improves critical thinking skills
-It gives us a global perspective
-Historical figures can inspire us and become role models
-An interest in history creates cultural literacy
-Understanding history improves our problem-solving skills
-History encourages civic engagement
-History helps us understand diversity

A membership provides enrichment and learning opportunities that last throughout the year. Unlock access to all our activities, events, displays, research library, children’s summer programming, traveling exhibits, and more. Your support helps ensure that our stories—the shared histories of the people of Dorchester County and the Inland Lowcountry—can be preserved and shared with the community for generations to come.

Click to join: https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/support/membership/

10/26/2026

Step into Dorchester Heritage Center’s research library and discover a wealth of local knowledge. The library houses about 2,750 volumes, with a digital collection that holds more than 47,970 files.

Our inventory includes:

• Genealogy
• Census Records
• Newspapers
• Donated Family Trees
• Military Books
• Railroad Books

Contact us at https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/contact/ to make an appointment.

The library is open Wednesday – Friday 9am-2pm.

10/23/2026

We love Fridays! But maybe not because it’s the end of the week.

We love spending our Fridays with our homeschooled students.

This week students learned all about cotton.

Our hands-on Friday events are all about touching history, and this week students got to clean, spin and explore the post harvest practices of cotton and its impact on the inland Lowcountry.

On November 20, we dig into Native American history.

10/22/2026

Climb aboard and hold on tight. Our haunted hayride winds through the dark, historic grounds of the Dorchester Heritage Center in Ridgeville.

Then, step over to the stage to enter our costume contest for a chance to win cash prizes. We dare you to create the best costume in Dorchester County! There will be categories for kids and adults.

Or, run for your lives during the One-Mile Costume Trail Run. Dress up, lace up, and explore the historic trails at Dorchester Heritage Center in costume — a fun way to explore the grounds before the real terror starts. All skill levels are welcome.

Heritage Haunt truly has something for everyone! Live entertainment, a food truck alley, Hatchet Hollow axe throwing, pumpkin carving, trunk or treat, Glow Foam Night, and much more—the event will bring together the best of Halloween tradition and Lowcountry community spirit. Join us, October 29-31. For more information, visit www.heritagehaunt.com

10/19/2026

Teachers, we can help you design your own field trip at the Dorchester Heritage Center. Bring your curriculum to life in a memorable way! Connect with us to coordinate a visit.

Field trip discount: $2 off per student, teachers free.

Reach out to us to learn more!

10/15/2026

Quilts tell a story with color, precision, skill, and creativity…and they keep us warm and cozy! Join us to celebrate this traditional craft that dates back to the 17th century. The Dorchester Heritage Center’s 9th Annual Quilt Show is planned for December 4-11 at our St. George location.

Our expanded 2026 show promises to be the best yet, with new themed categories such as America 250 and Christmas, along with an added children’s division.

Quilters of every experience level are encouraged to participate! Registration is now open here:https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Registration-Packet.pdf

Sponsors, we appreciate your support! Click here for more information about how you can become a sponsor:https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sponsor-Packages.pdf

10/14/2026

We will open late today - WEDNESDAY, Oct 14 - at 10 am

10/12/2026

When you join the Dorchester Heritage Center, your membership will include free entry to participating organizations across the globe through the NARM program. The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® is a network of 1,512 art museums and galleries, historical museums and societies, botanical gardens, children’s museums, zoos, and more! One yearly membership opens the doors to explore museums and cultural institutions all across America!

Back at home, your support helps ensure that our stories—the shared histories of the people of Dorchester County and the Inland Lowcountry—can be preserved and shared with the community for generations to come.

To become a member of the Dorchester Heritage Center and join the NARM program, click https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_5964f559-13da-11eb-8669-069f1c62f2e9&WidgetId=2694145

10/08/2026

We are thrilled to offer homeschool families a brand-new curriculum for our Friday Field Trips! Designed to encourage homeschoolers to extend learning beyond the home, our tailor-made programs bring local history and culture to life.

On October 23, our theme is “All About Cotton.” Touch it, clean it, spin it, and explore post-harvest practices of cotton and its impact on the inland Lowcountry. Hint: It’s still a big industry today!

On the 4th Friday of each month the Dorchester Heritage Center offers thoughtfully planned, local-centric lessons and activities designed by our educational staff. Sessions will be held throughout the day unless otherwise noted.

Enjoy $3 off tickets and 1 adult free with every 5 paying students!

For our full schedule, visit https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/new-school-year-new-field-trip-fridays/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

*Homeschool Friday activity is suitable for students aged 7 and up; Only students 7 years old and up will receive the discounted price.
*All homeschool Fridays are a regular day at the museum with an added event/activity related to that month's chosen theme.
*Programs run all day and do not have a specified time, unless otherwise stated.
*There is no registration or tickets to be sold ahead of time.
*Admission is the regular price of admission: $8 adults, $5 for seniors and veterans, $5 for students under age 7.
*Students 7 and up will receive $3 off their admission.

Address

101 Ridge Street
Saint George, SC
29477

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18439311021

Website

https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/

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