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“learn about the 1850s!”
The Rice Museum, known locally as The Town Clock, is located in the Old Market Building and is a prominent symbol of Georgetown County. Through dioramas, maps, artifacts and other exhibits, visitors to the Museum are enlightened to the history of a society dependent on the rice crop. In 1750, George Town became the center of rice production in the colony. By 1840, the Georgetown District (later County) produced nearly one-half of the total rice crop of the United States. The 1850s proved to be the most profitable decade for the rice planters. The Rice Museum chronicles this most important American timeline and its impact on not only South Carolina, but internationally as well.
Found this place by chance. We were looking for a rice plantation to buy the rice mentioned on GMA but could not find one. While driving home on Hwy 17 going through Georgetown I saw a sign that... Read more
Very happy we decided to wait for a tour in this special museum. The guide was so knowledgable and offered such a unique perspective on the history of rice, Georgetown, and America in general.... Read more
Wish we could have gone through the museum and read the placards on our own. The guide didn't really give us an informative tour - she just gave us her opinion on various topics. I would have... Read more
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- Sun: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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