| Slave Relics Historical Museum
www.slaverelics.org
208 Carn St. Walterboro, 549-9130
A center for research & preservation of historical
documents, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia housed
in a restored historic home.
The Bedon-Lucas House Museum
205 Church Street, Walterboro, 549-9633
Located just steps away from Walterboro's first settlement
in Hickory Valley, it was constructed in 1820. In 1996
the Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society
Raised funds to purchase and restore the building.
Tuskegee Airmen Monument
Walterboro Airport, Hwy 17-A
During World War II, the Walterboro Army Airfield served
as a training ground of the Tuskegee Airmen. A monument
honoring the bravery & dedication of the Tuskegee
Airmen was placed in Walterboro Army Airfield Memorial
Park at the site of the original airfield in May 1997.
Also was the site of a POW camp and base hospital.
Self-guided Tour of Historic Walterboro
Walerboro, 549-9595
Designed to walk you through a reminiscent portion of
Walterboro's past blended with the lovely southern charm
of today's lifestyle. Much of the grace & charm
of the early settlers' lifestyle remains tangible, as
evidence by Walterboro's architectural styles. The city
abounds with fine examples of 18th Century structures.
Four buildings are on the National Register of Historic
Places, with several more seeking registration. Brochures
available at the SC Artisans Center, Colleton Museum,
Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce.
Bee City
Cottageville, 835-5912
See honeybees at work from a screened observation area.
Great Swamp Sanctuary
Walterboro,(843)549-2545
Comprised of over 800 acres of braided creek and hardwood flats, the Sanctuary
offers an asphalt trail for walking and biking,
a looped trail for canoeing and
kayaking, and a natural walking trail that includes part of the old Charleston
to Savannah wagon and stagecoach road. In addition, enjoy the beaver pond, duck
pond, butterfly garden, bridges, boardwalks, and wildlife food plots and feeding
stations. The Sanctuary is open daylight until dark every day; there is no
charge.
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