Rice Museum, Georgetown

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History Museum · Hidden Gem · Specialty Museum

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The Rice Museum tour tells of the rice culture in Georgetown County, SC, one of the most colorful chapters in American history, through maps, dioramas, artifacts and other exhibits. It also includes the Browns Ferry Vessel, the oldest vessel of colonial manufacture in the US, exhibits on the Kaminski Hardware Company, Gullah history of the SC low country; Miss Ruby Forsythe, one of SC's great educators; and Joseph Hayne Rainey, the first African American elected to the U.S. Congress. The Rice Museum gift shop includes local arts and crafts as well as jewelry, arts and crafts, and home accessories from around the world. The Prevost gallery features rotating exhibits of art and history.

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By ThatTexasFam

It was interesting and old fashioned tour. Everything was old from the staff to exhibits. We learned some interesting facts about rice and Georgetown area. Worth stopping by to visit.

It was interesting and old fashioned tour. Everything was old from the staff to exhibits. We learned some interesting facts about rice and Georgetown area. Worth stopping by to visit. more »
By Traknut1

Well worth a stop. The building itself is interesting. The exhibits provide a thorough yet concise overview of the rice plantation economy. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Well worth a stop. The building itself is interesting. The exhibits provide a thorough yet concise overview of the rice plantation economy. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. more »

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By Alicia Gonzalez-Morris

After watching YouTube videos on this area and The Rice Museum, we are so grateful we were able to come and visit, experience everything the museum had to offer, look at the beautiful art work displayed, and lastly take a tour of the museum lead by Vinny. She is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated to ensuring people understand the history related to this area. This museum and tour are a must see.

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By Tica Perez

Must do! The cost was $9, Wally was informative and we had an enjoyable time. It's about 45 minutes, gives you the history on slaves & how they produced rice in South Carolina. Tons of artifacts, would recommend all to do.

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