Special Exhibit Highlights Lee County History

Spotlight on a THCSC grant-funded project.

The Lee County Historical Society will present the exhibit Lee County at the Dawn of the 20th Century at the historic James House from September 4 - December 31, 2010. The exhibit will display a variety of penny postcards depicting Lee County from the early 1900s. The Humanities Council^SC supported this project through a Major Grant in September 2009.

The exhibit will be open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and by appointment at the James House, 208 N. Dennis Avenue, Bishopville, 29010. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Lee County Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization that maintains a collection of historical artifacts about Lee County, including maps, photographs, documents, and postcards. To find out more about the Lee County Historical Society, contact them at 803-484-6146 or lchs684@hotmail.com.

The mission of The Humanities Council^SC is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. The Humanities Council^SC programs and initiatives are balanced, reflecting sensitivity to the diversity of ideas, encourage open dialogue, demonstrate integrity, and are ethical in operations.

Image: A rare photograph of the interior of the Bishopville Presbyterian Church when it was all wood; from the collection of the Lee County Historical Society