Sumter County Courthouse

Located in the heart of downtown Sumter on Main Street. Features a statue of Sumter's name sake Gen. Thomas Sumter

Downtown Sumter

Includes the courthouse, Opera House, Beau Graham square, Rotary Centennial Plaza, old Post Office & Sumter's only remaining "Brick Street"

Make sure to stop by Katherine's on Main for lunch or to just grab a slice of their famous Bourbon Pecan Pie and tell her that Chris sent you.

The Sumter Opera House

Built in 1872, the opera house’s authentic Art Deco interior is the setting for a variety of shows including modern dance, live theatre and musical performances. The 100-foot clock tower is a landmark visible from any part of the downtown
area.

Sumter Gallery of Art

200 Hasel Street

Located in Sumter County's Cultural Center. There are (3)formal exhibition galleries.

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday 11-5
Sunday 1:30 - 5

http://www.sumtergallery.org

LeNoir Store

Located off of SC Hwy 261 in Horatio

The LeNoir family has been operating this establishment since sometime between 1765 and 1808. LeNoir Country & General Store is typical of a vanishing breed - the country crossroads store. In addition to still handling a variety of goods and many original items, historical memorabilia is on display. Enjoy a cool drink, some ol' fashioned penny candy and a country chat with the LeNoirs.

Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30am-6:15pm; Sa 7:30am-2pm

Memorial Park

Located in the Historic District of Sumter. The park features a fountain and bandstand.

Sumter County Museum

122 North Washington Street

Houses over 108,000 artifacts
including furnishings, photographs, decorative arts, and textile and agricultural tools. Behind the museum are relocated 19th century cabins and
farm buildings used by re-enactors to provide a living history.

http://www.sumtercountymuseum.org/

Swan Lake-Iris Gardens

The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for the spectacular Iris Gardens. The lake is dotted with colorful islands, and wildlife is abundant. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese iris, which bloom yearly in mid to late May and last until the beginning of June.

Swan Lake's website

Temple Sinai

This synagogue, which is
on the national register, was first
built as a wooden structure in the
1800’s. It was replaced by a brick
building, dedicated in the spring of
1913. A substantial remodeling of
the sanctuary was celebrated in a
rededication service in 1969. The
sanctuary features eleven stained glass windows that depict Biblical scenes, with each picture accompanied by a quotation from its respective book
of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Salem Black River Church & Cemetery

Located off of SC Hwy 527 in Northeastern Sumter County.

Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, built in 1846, is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture. From the time of its organization in the mid-eighteenth century until the present, Salem Church has played an important role in the development of history of the surrounding rural community. The church has been virtually unaltered since its construction. It features massive stucco-over-brick columns, a gable roof and a pedimented portico. Basilican in plan, the interior of Salem Black River Church is simple. A slave gallery extends along three sides and is supported by square paneled wooden pillars. Listed in the National Register November 14, 1978.

Mayesville

Located off of US 76.

Church of the Holy Cross

Located off of SC 261 in Stateburg.

This Gothic Revival Sanctuary (c.1850) is the burial site of Joel Poinsett, a US statesman credited with discovering the poinsettia in Mexico and bringing it to the U.S., where it became synonymous with Christmas. The cemetery contains the graves of nearly 100 Revolutionary and Civil War veterans. The church sanctuary is closed to visitors.

White's Mill Pond

Located off of US 15 North about 3 miles outside of Sumter heading toward Bishopville.

White's Mill features a pond and lakehouse, which can be photographed from the nearby bridge.

Bethel United Methodist Church

Located at 5575 Lodebar Road in the Oswego community of Sumter County.

O'Donnell House

120 East Liberty Street

Just a block from downtown Sumter.

Patriot Hall

135 Haynsworth Street

Located in the heart of Sumter's Historic District. Patriot Hall is the home to cultural events, community concerts, theatre shows and banquets.

Pinewood Depot

Located in the heart of Pinewood. The restored railroad depot sits at the intersection Clark Street and Pinewood Roads (Hwy 120).

Carolina Backcountry Homestead

This recreated homestead plays host to our many annual events, including several living history events. Included in our Homestead are a log cabin, settler’s house, a smokehouse, barn, commissary, loomhouse, outhouse, blacksmith shop, and gardens

http://www.sumtercountymuseum.org/

Bluegrass Express

Bluegrass Express was created exclusively for broadcast on ETV’s South Carolina Channel. The show is taped at the historic Sumter Opera House in Sumter, South Carolina on Thursday nights! Admission is free- everyone can come be a part of the live audience. Doors open at 6:30p.m., and the show begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Bluegrass Express is produced by Bruce Mayer.

* No flash photography

Bluegrass Express' website

Sumter Cruisers Car Show

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Enduro

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Sumter County Fair

Hosting for Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties. Sponsored by American Legion Post #15, Sumter, SC

http://www.sumterfair.com/

Fantasy of Lights

The world famous 150 acre Swan Lake-Iris Gardens will illuminate with more than a million lights and 100 lighted figures! Drive through the fantasy of lights to the North Pole (Garden Street Parking Lot) where children visit with Santa! Enjoy hot refreshments while musicians and choirs perform the holiday sounds of music and dance.

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Fridays @ The Plaza

Starting in Late May - September

Held the 3rd Friday of each month.

Free music and concerts.

Oyster Roast

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American Legion Baseball

Local baseball action at Riley Park most every night of the week. Riley Park is host to Sumter Post 15 and Dalzell-Shaw Post 175.

http://www.p-15.com/

ShawFest

Shaw Air Force Base traditionally hosts ShawFest, our community appreciation day, once every two years.

Our next ShawFest should be held in 2007.

http://www.shaw.af.mil/

Sumter Co. Scottish Festival

Scottish Country Fair and Celtic Festival to celebrate early settlers and their descendants. The fair features Highland Games, music, and dance.

Come to Sumter and Join us for the 7th Annual Scottish Country Fair and Celtic Festival on March 23th - 25th, 2007!

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Sumter@Six

Free concert series held the second Thursday of each month from April to October!

Bring your chairs and enjoy great food and beverages from downtown restaurants and meet your friends and family for good ole' fashioned fun downtown!

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Iris Festival

Sumter's Iris Festival is South Carolina's oldest continuous festival and is ranked among the top festivals in the Southeast. The 4-day festival includes concerts, an arts and crafts show, a golf tournament, a flower show, a food tasting, the crowning of the Iris Festival king and queen, and a number of contests and children's activities.

Sumter's Swan Lake-Iris Gardens -- the main staging area for the Iris Festival -- is home to all eight types of the world's swans including swans from Asia, Australia, England and South America.

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