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We're pleased to announced that the Museum will be back open on Tuesday, January 20th featuring the "Spinning A Legacy: Newberry Cotton Mills" exhibit! The fourth cotton mill established in Newberry County was Oakland Mill by Colonel Walter H. Hunt, a local attorney, businessman, and civic leader. The construction of Oakland Mill began in 1910, located just north of Newberry College, as the rail line of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad was rerouted to pass by the m

A Wi’ Bit of History and Robert Burns January 24, 2026 Ticketed Event On Saturday, January 24, 2026 be a part of the first first milestone fundraiser supporting The Newberry Museum with A Wi’ Bit of History and Robert Burns , inspired by the Scots-Irish impact on Newberry County history! It will be an evening full of celebrating Scottish cuisine and the world-renowned bard, Robert Burns. Enjoy traditional Scottish dishes such as haggis along with authentic music and poetry

The Newberry Museum will be closed starting November 12, 2025 until further notice. "As we look into the future, the museum has a lot going on. We are looking forward to upgrades to the museum building, including an improved roof and HVAC system funded through the CPST, which will help us preserve the many stories and artifacts housed in the museum. We thank you for your patience through this process." - Steven Knapp, Executive Director Please call the museum at (803) 597-521

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our veterans for their dedicated service! Today, we are shining a spotlight on Newberry service members who received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Stars, along with those who were held as Prisoners of War during World War II. A special thank you goes to our devoted volunteer, Susan Harrison, for sharing this valuable information with us.

On Saturday, November 8 join us at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at The Newberry Museum for our Second Saturday Talk - “Dutch Fork Holiday Traditions.” The presentation will be given by local historian, Mr. Ernie Shealy with Question & Answer session to follow immediately after. Museum admission and presentation are FREE to the public. Follow us on our social media pages for the latest news and presentations! The Newberry Museum is located at 1300 Friend Street, Newberry, SC.

Join us at The Newberry Museum for our “Second Saturday Walk” – Mills Edition, with Ernie Shealy as he guides you on a historic mill...

Join us at The Newberry Museum with Ernie Shealy as he presents “Lost Newberry”- Mills Edition, Part 2! Learn about mill buildings,...

Join us as we take “A Closer Look” at what women wore in the South Carolina Backcountry during the Revolutionary War Era, and, learn how...

Join us at The Newberry Museum with Ernie Shealy as he presents “Lost Newberry” mills edition. Learn about mill buildings, churches, and...

Our newest exhibit, "Spinning a Legacy: Newberry's Cotton Mills" is now open! Come explore the history of the four earliest cotton mills...

As we prepare to open for our next exhibition, the museum will be closed on Friday, August 1st to Friday, August 8th for exhibit setup....

On Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. join us at The Newberry Museum for a presentation by Rose Marie Favors as she presents Miss Moto’s...

On Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. join us at The Newberry Museum for a presentation by Ernie Shealy as he dives into the...

Postcard, Newberry Cotton Mills (West End). 1920. The Newberry Museum Collection, 2023.0393.10   Coming soon! The Newberry Museum will...

Join us at The Newberry Museum for our “Second Saturday Walk” with Ernie Shealy as he guides you on a historic walking tour through...

Join us at The Newberry Museum on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. for a presentation by Rubi Flores on "The History Behind 5 De Mayo."...

Join us at The Newberry Museum for our “Second Saturday Walk” with Ernie Shealy as he guides you on a historic walking tour through...

📣We will be closed on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 for our new exhibit installation... A Global Odyssey! This exhibition...

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, March 29, The Newberry Museum proudly presents the opening day for our newest exhibition “A Global...