The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
What We Do
Connecting You With South Carolina Agriculture
Mission
The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina is committed to the interpretation and preservation of South Carolina's agricultural heritage, and the impact and importance of agriculture to current and future culture and economies.
Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
Museum Hours: Thursday- Friday: 12pm -5pm
Saturday: 10pm-3pm
Special Group Tours by reservation
Agriculture is the Ultimate Learning Opportunity
Expand your students' knowledge in History, Science, Technology and Mathematics
For Teachers
The Agricultural Museum of South Carolina strives to provide teachers with a list of helpful resources, for before, during, and after your visit with us. In addition, we seek to meet as many current SC standards as possible, in History, Science, Technology, and Mathematics. A trip to the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina can be a fun, interactive way to fulfill a number of standards for teachers across the state.
As part of its mission, the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina provides a number of resources for students, whether a 3rd grade science report, or a 12th grade FFA project, we can help you find what you need.
For Parents
What does your child need when visiting the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina? We are committed to providing a hands-on experience for children and adults alike, which more often than not means...dirt! Click for a list of what you and your child may need in order to have the optimal experience
Exhibits
Exhibits at the museum focus not only on the history of agriculture, but how that legacy affects modern and future agricultural practices and healthy living. The museum hosts workshops, classes and demonstrations on agriculture-related skills, including:
Indoor Exhibits
Indoor exhibits include a field exhibit, tobacco, barn, STEM lab and more!
Outdoor Exhibits
Outdoor exhibits include an Appalachian farmstead exhibit, antique tractor display, early 20th Century schoolhouse, and many more!
Meet Our Animals
These are the true stars of the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
Pablo
Lil' Roo and Baby Girl
Mohawk
Tail Feather
Tiny
Fluffy
Ginger Baby
Century Farm Program
The South Carolina Century Farm program recognizes farms owned by the same family for more than one hundred years.
This program is a source of pride for our State, as it recognizes an important contributor to our local and regional economy.
Does your family own a farm that may qualify for the South Carolina Century Farm program? Download the application and send it in for consideration.
- The Art of Farming ExhibitFrom March 7th to May 31st, the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum will be hosting an agricultural art show featuring farm themed works!The show will revolve around the paintings of Frank Morris, an Anderson artist, whose works are catalogued in Hunter’s Store Historical Archives.
Other local artists exhibiting are: Shea Abramo, Brenda Trimboli, Jean Hoag, Derrial Walling,Sydney Gambrell, Nicholas Hodge, and Breanna Matthews.
Admission is free and some of the art work is for sale. Museum hours are: March - Thursday and Friday, 12-5, and Saturday, 10-3. April and May - Wednesday - Friday, 12-5, Saturday, 10-3, and Sunday, 12-5.
Admission to the museum and the exhibit is free, though donations are always appreciated. Plan Your Visit to The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina Today
Location
120 History Lane Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone
864-646-7271
