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Greer Heritage Museum
106 South Main Street
Greer, SC  29650

Phone:
(864) 877-3377

E-Mail:
greerheritagemuseum@yahoo.com

To learn more about the rich history of the Greater Greer area, a visit to
the Greer Heritage Museum is a must.  The museum operates from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays.  Group tours (10 or more visitors) may be scheduled
by appointment.  Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. 
The museum is a nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax deductible.


History of the Museum

In 1993, Cam and Earl Hudson organized the Greer Heritage Museum
to The Museum collect, preserve, and exhibit materials, records
and artifacts that relate to the heritage and history of the area.
The museum opened in 1996 on Trade Street in the city's
historic downtown and remained there until 2009.

When plans were developing for a new Greer City Hall,
Mrs. Hudson requested the use of the old city hall building
for use by the museum.  Valuing its history, Greer City Council voted
to permit the museum to use the building, which was vacated in 2008, 
South Carolina Representative and Senator Lewis Vaughn
helped secure a state competitive grant and a budget appropriation
to renovate the building.  Work was completed during the summer of 2009
and the museum reopened in its new location in September of that year.


Programs and Exhibits

The museum exhibits artifacts related to the history of Greer and its
surrounding area.  It also offers a library for historical and genealogcal research,
as well as a classroom theater where short documentaties on local history
are shown.  Some interactive displays for children are available. 
The museum is staffed by volunteer docents.


Walking Tour

The museum is a starting point for a walking tour of historic downtown Greer.
Highlights include the 1914 Piedmont & Northern Depot, historic buildings
with shops and restaurants, the new Greer City Hall, and City Park,
which offers picnic and playground areas, a reflecting pond with a gazebo,
an amphitheater that regularly hosts free entertainment, and public restrooms.


Friends of the Museum

The Friends of the Museum group provides funding for general operations
and programs, as well as volunteers for special events.  For more information
on joining the Friends of the Museum or volunteering,
please call the museum director at (864) 877-3377.