Lexington County Museum to Host 16th Annual Christmas Open House

The Lexington County Museum will host its 16th Annual Christmas Open House from 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 9.

This event will allow visitors to experience Christmas traditions of the past as most of the 30 historic structures on the 6.5-acre museum complex will be open and will feature period 19th century Christmas decorations. A 19th century cooking demonstration will also be featured in our detached kitchen. The event is free to the public. Light refreshments, including hot apple cider and gingerbread, will be served. This event will also feature live music. The Open House is a great time for county employees and their families to learn more about the museum and the county’s history.

For more information, call the museum at 803-359-8369 or visit our website at www.lex-co.sc.gov/museum. The Lexington County Museum is located at 231 Fox Street in downtown Lexington. 

Founded in 1970, the Lexington County Museum focuses on Lexington County’s history from the colonial period to the Civil War. It interprets everyday life in the county through historic structures and locally-made artifacts, including furniture, textiles, weapons, and pottery.