From the earliest settlement until the first decade of the l900's, rice dominated life in Georgetown County. In the 1840's the Georgetown, S.C. region produced almost half the rice grown in the United States. A changing exhibit gallery provides visitors an interesting and topical exhibit of art and history on a revolving basis. Lafayette Park surrounds the Rice Museum building and is a refreshing urban greenspace on the banks of the Sampit River. The Rice Museum is located in the Old Market Building, the first Georgetown structure to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was erected in 1842 and is known locally as the Town Clock because of the clock faces located on all four sides of its bell tower. The tower was added around 1845. A visit to the Rice Museum is an excellent start of a tour of Historic Georgetown. The Rice Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Location:
Front & Screven Streets, Georgetown South Carolina
Telephone
843-546-7423
Other History nearby:
(St Francisville) Centenary State Commemorative Area
(Leesville) Fort Polk Military Museum
(Alexandria) Kent Plantation House
(Alexandria) Loyd Hall Plantation
(Marksville) Marksville State Historic Site
(Weatherford) Oliver Loving's Grave
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02/21 Coming to The Georgetown area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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