Events - Lexington County Museum

The Revolutionary War in Lex. County and SC Lecture Series

August 27

6:30 PM

Town of Lexington Municipal Complex

111 Maiden Lane Lexington, SC

$40 per person per lecture

The Friends of the Lexington County Museum are pleased to announce the first Summer Speaker Series. In June, July, and August, the Friends will have three historians speak about different topics related to the American Revolution. On June 25, Lexington County Museum director J.R. Fennell will give a presentation on Lexington County in the American Revolution. On July 23, Dr. Sean Gallagher, a professor of history at the University of SC, will deliver a lecture based on his research. On August 27, Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert will present on Native Americans in the American Revolution in SC. The August 27 lecture is sponsored by the SC Humanities Council and SC250.
These events, which will take place at the Lexington Municipal Complex, will begin at 6:30 pm with wine and cheese available. The lectures will begin at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are $40 per lecture or $100 for all three. For more information, contact the museum at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov or at 803-359-8369.

Courthouses of SC Lunch and Learn

September 3, 2026
11 am to 12:30 pm
Lexington County Museum Tour Office
231 Fox Street Lexington, SC

Free/Reservations Required

Come out to the Lexington County Museum on September 3 at 11 AM to hear Clay Young present on the courthouses of South Carolina. This presentation, based on Young’s book, will examine the history and architecture of these important structures. Visit sccourthouses.com to learn more about Young’s book. Lunch will not be provided but feel free to bring something to eat. This is a free presentation but registration is required. Click here to register. For more information or questions, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov.

Fall Homeschool Day

September 18, 2026
10 am to 12:00 pm
Lexington County Museum
231 Fox Street Lexington, SC

Free/Reservations Required

The Lexington County Museum will offer its FREE Homeschool Day on September 18 starting at 10 am. This program will offer homeschool children aged 5 to 12 an opportunity to learn about Lexington County history through hands-on activities. Registration is required for this event and space is limited. For more information or to register, please call the Beth Haggard at 803-359-8369 or email her at bhaggard@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov.

West Columbia Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

September 18, 2026
8 pm to 9:30 pm
Riverwalk Amphitheater
109 Alexander Street West Columbia, SC

Free

The Lexington County Museum will offer its FREE “Murders and Mysteries” walking tour of West Columbia on September 18th starting at 8 pm. This tour is a great way to learn about the history of the town and hear some very interesting stories along the way. Attendees will learn about some of the murders and other crimes that occurred on and around State Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This free tour will begin at the Riverwalk Amphitheater and will last just over an hour. Attendees will follow a guide between the amphitheater and Center Street. Because of the mature subject matter, attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission. This event is offered at no cost and no reservations are needed. For more information, contact the museum at 803-359-8369 or at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov

Recurring Events

Historically Speaking Presentations

Third Tuesday of Every Month
6:30 pm
Lexington County Main Library
5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072

Free

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For more information, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lex-co.com

231 Fox Street
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-8369

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