Events - Lexington County Museum

Hands-on History

Every Thursday in June
10 am to 11 am
Lexington County Museum Complex
231 Fox Street Lexington, SC

Come out to the Lexington County Museum every Thursday in June at 10:00 am for for a children’s Hands-on History event. This free program will feature a different activity each occurrence and is a great way for kids to learn about history while having fun. Registration is required for this event. To register, email Beth Haggard at bhaggard@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov or call her at 803-359-8369. This program is open to children aged 4 to 12.

Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

June 19, 2026
8 pm to 9:30 pm
Icehouse Amphitheater
107 West Main Street Lexington, SC

Free

The Lexington County Museum will offer its FREE “Murders and Mysteries” walking tour of downtown Lexington on June 19th 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, trials, and other crimes that occurred on Lexington’s Main Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This free tour will begin at the town’s Icehouse Amphitheater and will last just over an hour. Attendees will follow a guide between Church Street and South Lake Drive. 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

The Revolutionary War in Lex. County and SC Lecture Series

June 25, July 23, August 27

6:30 PM

Town of Lexington Municipal Complex

111 Maiden Lane Lexington, SC

$40 per person per lecture

$100 per person for all three

Click here to purchase tickets

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, Josh Shumak will present on Native Americans in the American Revolution in SC.
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.

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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