Exhibits & Galleries
Explore our rotating collection of thousands of artifacts across four exhibit galleries.
Discover our recently completed additions, including our educational kids zone, interactive Sports Zone and immersive Teleporter experience.
Culture Zone
Land of Revolutions
Displays and interactive tools about Native Americans, The War for Independence, Thicketty Fort, Geology and Mining
Road to Prosperity
Exhibits and educational experiences about the Railroad, Interstate Highways, Textiles, Modern Industry, Social Life and Agriculture
Gallery of Heroes
Gallery of Heroes
Dedicated to those who have served our nation in military and political service. Enhanced by period uniforms, furniture and other objects.
Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall
Gallery of Heroes
Niches that highlight the people, places and things from and related to Cherokee County
Archives
Heritage Hall
Archives
Research center for our collection of documents, books, photographs and maps. Interactive displays on textiles, photography, cartography, genealogy and more.
Kids Zone
STEM Lab
Arts Experience
Arts Experience
Get hands on with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math interactive activities and exhibits!
Arts Experience
Arts Experience
Arts Experience
Immerse yourself in music, visual and performing arts through interactive activities and learning experiences.
Sports Zone
Hall of Fame
Training Room
Training Room
Experience the excitement and success of local sports teams, coaches and players.
Training Room
Training Room
Training Room
See how you measure up to local sports legends with new interactive experiences.
The Teleporter Experience
Discover the wonders of ancient civilizations and explore the reaches of outer space with our immersive Teleporter experience.
The Mustering Grounds
Possum Trot Schoolhouse
Possum Trot Schoolhouse
Possum Trot Schoolhouse
Immerse yourself in the historical Possum Trot Schoolhouse, the only remaining one-room schoolhouse in Cherokee County.
Urban Greenspace
Possum Trot Schoolhouse
Possum Trot Schoolhouse
Enjoy the outdoors in the museum's sprawling urban greenspace and mustering grounds.
Off-Campus
Thicketty Fort
Located in the heart of the SC backcountry, Thicketty Fort was the site of a 1780 standoff between Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution. The recently rehabilitated site features the historic cabin, its surrounding grounds, and a walking trail.
Gateway to the Liberty Trail
Begin your journey on The Liberty Trail at the Cherokee County Museum, and discover the captivating story of South Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.