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Branchville Railroad Shrine Eutaw Springs Battle Ground tabernacle, where annual services are
and Museum 12933 Old Number Six Highway held the last week in September. During
7204 Freedom Road Eutawville, SC 29048 this time, breakfast, dinner, and supper
Branchville, SC 29432 The Battle of Eutaw Springs are cooked on wood-burning stoves,
(803) 747-0958 | brrsc.org monument marks the site of the last as the forebears did in the early 1800s
major American Revolutionary War when this facility was constructed.
battle fought in the Carolinas (Sept. Koger-Murray-Carroll-House
8, 1781). There are many hiking trails 119 Sandy Branch Road
nearby, including the Palmetto Trail. St. George, SC 29477
Admission is free. Open daily during (843) 563-2298 | scdchs.com
daylight hours.
With 10 documented owners since
The Historic Church construction began in the late 1780s,
this historic residence is a shining
of the Epiphany example of Federal and Georgian
12065 Old Number Six Highway architecture. The home and property
Eutawville, SC 29048
Settled in 1734, Branchville is home (803) 492-7644 | historicepiphany.org are now under the purview of the
to the world’s oldest railroad junction This historic church was built in 1849 Dorchester Historical Society, which
and was on the route of the country’s to accommodate residents who made continues to preserve and restore the
first scheduled train. The Shrine and their summer homes in the cool pine site. A Living History Weekend is held
Museum now serves as a reminder of forest of Eutaw. The Historic Epiphany annually in November.
when the railroad industry was king. It is an affiliate of the Anglican Church The Lourie Theatre
features a replica of “The Best Friend and a member of the Diocese of South 206 N. Parler Avenue
of Charleston” locomotive and other Carolina. Call ahead for group tours. St. George, SC 29477
extraordinary items. Call ahead to tour. (843) 563-3032
Indian Field Campground lourietheatre.wixsite.com/lourietheatre
Dorchester Heritage Center SC Route S-18-73 This refurbished, 300-plus seat
101 Ridge Street St. George, SC 29477 theater has been a mainstay of St.
St. George, SC 29477 Indian Field is South Carolina’s George since the 1920s and features a
(843) 931-1020 | dhc-sc.com largest Methodist campground and wide array of community entertainment
In the Old County Courthouse, the one of the most impressive sites in including stage productions, concerts,
Heritage Center preserves Dorchester the state. Ninety-nine two-story, rustic workshops, and more. Theater and
County’s heritage. Access to original wooden buildings encircle the central annex available to rent.
documents and digital archives are
provided to researchers by appointment.
Historical exhibits are included in the
admission fee. Open Tues.-Fri, 9:00 am- Elloree Old Town District
4:00 pm.; Sat., 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

Elloree Old Town District and
Elloree Heritage Museum &
Cultural Center
2714 Cleveland Street
Elloree, SC 29047
(803) 897-2225
elloreemuseum.org
The Elloree Old Town District
features buildings that date back to
the early 1900s, antique shops, gift
boutiques, arts, crafts, and restaurants.
Festivals are held during the year.
The award-winning Elloree Heritage
Museum has exhibits displaying an
exciting and educational view of South
Carolina’s rural past. Call for hours.

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