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Central Railway Museum Clemson Area African Ashtabula Historic Home
American Museum
As the largest model train museum in Upstate South The Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM) Ashtabula is a charming two-story clapboard house, built
Carolina, the Central Railway Museum educates and is one of the City of Clemson’s leading cultural institutions in 1825 and situated on Highway 88 approximately three
inspires people of all ages to share a love of trains and and the only African American museum in Pickens miles east of Pendleton. Run by the Pendleton Historic
promotes the understanding and enjoyment of America’s County devoted to local African American history in Foundation, the house is decorated with antebellum
railroad heritage. The museum includes a “heritage” layout Upstate South Carolina. Housed in what was once the furniture. On the grounds, visitors will find a brick
in classic toy train scales as well as a G scale layout and a Calhoun Colored School, CAAAM explores the rich annex that dates back to the 1790s and was once used as
large, dual-level HO layout that recreates rail systems of and vibrant history of African Americans through the an inn and tavern for weary travelers in the Upstate.
western South Carolina and Georgia during the 1950s presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, The home is open by appointment only. Please call or
transition from steam to diesel. and workshops dealing with culture, education, politics, email pendleton.hf@gmail.com to book a tour.
108 Werner St. | Central, SC 29630 sports, military, and more. Check out the website for a 2725 Old Greenville Hwy. | Pendleton, SC 29630
(864) 508-7126 | crmha.org listing of upcoming events, tours, and exhibitions. (864) 646-7249 | pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
214 Butler St. | Clemson, SC 29631
Central History Museum and Garden (864) 654-2944 | (864) 506-1057 | caaam.org Woodburn Historic House

The Jessie and Jennie Morgan house and its contents Built in 1830, Woodburn is a 19th century plantation home
serve as headquarters for the Central Historical Society furnished with antebellum antiques and family artifacts.
and as the Central History Museum. The home was built Run by the Pendleton Historic Foundation, the house
in 1893 by Jeptha and Minnie Morgan, owners of a local features a pair of stunning wraparound porches on two
mercantile store. Tour a small-town merchant’s house stories and offers several outbuildings to explore beyond the
and stroll through the garden that features heritage roses, home. Visitors will also find an educational walking trail in
historic flowers and plants, sculptures and benches. the treeline. The home is open by appointment only. Please
416 Church St. | Central, SC 29630 | (864) 639-2156 call or email pendleton.hf@gmail.com to book a tour.
facebook.com/pages/Central-History-Museum/ 130 History Ln. | Pendleton, SC 29670
294986763984727 Ashtabula Historic Home (864) 646-7249 | pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
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