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Things to Do
Y ou’ll be delighted at the multitude of

activities and things to do in the Tri-
County Region. From arts and history to
recreation and attractions, the Tri-County Region Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum
offers a rich quality of life.

Area Visitor Centers
The Klauber Building
Judge Leopold Klauber had this building
constructed as a mercantile store in 1894. Today
the Town of St. George owns the building, which
serves as the St. George office of the Tri-County
Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor
Information Center. Come inside to see the town
museum and second-floor events venue.
225 Parler Ave., St. George, SC 29477
(843) 563-8187

Town of Santee Cultural Arts and Visitor Center
In the Old Parler School, the Center is a hub
of local activities and tourism information.
The refurbished facility has original wood floors
more than 100 years old and is available for Santee Cooper Country Dorchester Heritage Center
private rental. Get tips for the best in fishing, golfing, camping, Explore Lowcountry history through the stories
176 Brooks Blvd., Santee, SC 29142 boating, and all Santee Cooper lakes area surrounding people, land, and culture. Access to
(803)-854-2152 | santeetourism.com activities – and South Carolina visitor information. original documents and digital archives are by
9302 Old No. 6 Hwy., Santee, SC 29142 appointment. The museum, archives, and research
(803) 854-2131 | santeecoopercountry.org library are in the Dorchester County Courthouse.
101 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477
Historical Attractions (843) 931-1020
The Tri-County Region lies in the South dorchesterheritagecenter.com
Carolina National Heritage Corridor, one of 55
National Heritage Areas in the U.S., showcasing Elloree Old Town District and Elloree Heritage
cultural and historical sites across 17 counties. Museum & Cultural Center c. 1900s
Browse early 1900s architecture, antique shops,
scnhc.com
local boutiques, and restaurants. The award-
winning Elloree Heritage Museum has exhibits
Appleby Methodist Church c. 1797 about South Carolina’s rural past.
This one-story, wooden Greek Revival-style 2714 Cleveland St., Elloree, SC 29047
building on the National Register of Historic (803) 897-2225 | elloreemuseum.org
Places stands virtually unchanged since 1797.
Notice the dual front entry, where women and Eutaw Springs Battle Ground c. 1781
men entered separately and worshiped in Venture to the site of the last major American
separate seating sections divided by an aisle. Revolutionary War battle fought in the Carolinas:
The door at the rear was used by enslaved people September 8, 1781. Enjoy nearby hiking trails,
who sat in the back. including the Palmetto Trail. Free admission
101 Cowtail Rd., St. George, SC 29477 12933 Old Number Six Hwy.
Eutawville, SC 29048
Branchville Railroad Shrine The Historic Church of the Epiphany c. 1849
and Museum c. 1734 The Historic Church of the Epiphany is a member
Branchville is home to the oldest railroad of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. The
junction, established in 1734. The Shrine and church was built in 1849 for residents who had
Museum features a replica of “The Best Friend summer homes in Eutaw’s cool pine forests. Call
of Charleston” locomotive and historic railroad for group tours.
collections. Call the city for tours. 12065 Old Number Six Hwy.
7505 Freedom Rd., Branchville, SC 29432 Eutawville, SC 29048 | (803) 492-7644
(803) 274-8820 | branchville.sc.gov @HisChurchEpiphanyEutawville

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