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Area Attractions
discussions about the past. CAAAM exhibits
and highlights aspects of African American
life, from culture to religion. Events including
expos, classes, and cultural activities are also
offered at the museum.
214 Butler St. | Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-2944 | (864) 506-1057 | caaam.org

Woodburn Historic House
Built in 1830, Woodburn is a 19th century
plantation home furnished with antebellum
antiques and family artifacts. Run by the
Pendleton Historic Foundation, the house
features a pair of stunning wraparound
porches on two stories and offers several
outbuildings to explore beyond the home.

Central Railway Museum Central History Museum and Garden Clemson Area
As the largest model trail museum in Up- The Jessie and Jennie Morgan house and African American Museum
state South Carolina, the Central Railway its contents serve as headquarters for the The Clemson Area African American
Museum educates and inspires people of all Central Historical Society and as the Central Museum (CAAAM) is housed in the
ages to share a love of trains and promotes History Museum. The home was built in Calhoun Bridge Center, which was formerly
the understanding and enjoyment of the 1893 by Jeptha and Minnie Morgan, an all-black school. Known as Calhoun
America’s railroad heritage. The museum owners of a local mercantile store. Tour Elementary School, it was the last school
includes a “heritage” layout in classic toy a small-town merchant’s house and stroll built for African American students in this
train scales as well as a G scale layout and part of Pickens County. Along with the Agritourism is big in the
a large, dual-level HO layout that recreates through the garden that features heritage CAAAM, the Calhoun Bridge Center is Clemson Area, with three area farmers
rail systems of western South Carolina and roses, historic flowers and plants, sculptures, home to The Arts Center of Clemson and markets, vineyards, orchards, pick-your-own
Georgia during the 1950s transition from and benches. the Clemson Child Development Center. opportunities, even a celebrated goat farm,
steam to diesel. you’re sure to go home with a basket of fresh,
416 Church St. | Central, SC 29630 By showcasing the historical achievements locally grown foods.
108 Werner St. | Central, SC 29630 (864) 639-2156 | facebook.com/pages/ of local African Americans, the museum
(864) 508-7126 | crmha.org Central-History-Museum/294986763984727 engages the community in intellectual

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