The Robert Mills Exhibit Designs for Democracy
is on display April 28-May 25
in the recently renovated Event Hall.


Upcoming Exhibits, Programs, and Events

Date	Time	Event
February 9	7:00pm	Wine Seminar Series Session Five
February 23	7:00pm	Wine Seminar Series Session Six
May 19	10am to 4pm	Potters on Gaffney's Old Field Pottery Show & Sale Click Here for Exhibitor Registration Form
April 28-May 25	Museum Hours	Robert Mills:  Designs for Democracy Robert Mills:  His Plans and Buildings
October 26 & 27	TBA	Ghost Walk
November 9-11	TBA	Intertribal PowWow

Located on the 1812 mustering ground of the South Carolina Militia and the site of the historic Central School, the Cherokee County History & Arts Museum is also home to the offices of its governing body, the Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society, Inc.

Phase One of the facility opened in May 2008.  The Museum houses nearly 8,000 sq. ft. of permanent exhibits ranging in topic from Native Americans and the American Revolution to Geology and Moonshiners.  Since opening the Museum has hosted special exhibits such as the Corridor of Shame, Artful Bra Project, and a presentation of pieces by internationally-known artist Johnnie Lee Gray, immediately following their display at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

From August 25 to September 17, 2011 the Museum commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks through the exhibit "Eyewitnesses to 9/11:  From Tragedy to Transformation."  In addition, the Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society partnered with Gaffney High School for the "Where Were You?" oral history project.

The Museum is quickly becoming a popular rentable space having hosted various events including business conferences, wedding receptions, reunions, and more.

Renovations are currently underway on Phase Two of the building thanks to a generous grant from The Timken Foundation.  Upon completion of Phases II and III, the History & Arts Museum will house over 20,000sq. feet of exhibits, meeting spaces, and educational resources for Cherokee County residents and visitors.

The Museum is currently undergoing the Museum Assessment Program through the American Association of Museums and was recently named a Blue Star Museum by the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

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  Museum Admission:
  $5 adults, $3 under 12
  Rates may vary during special events/fundraisers.
  Certain membership levels provide free admission.

  Normal Operating Hours:
  Wednesday-Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
  Saturday times vary by event/season...call ahead.
 

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