Museums

This historic building, once the home of Captain James Miller, was built in ca. 1840. It was moved to its present location in the 1990s and was transformed into a museum with state-of-the-art exhibits detailing Edgefield County's diverse history. 

Please call for an appointment:  803 - 637 - 2233.

The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. The Winchester Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to wild turkey restoration, management and hunting. The story unfolds through exciting displays in the 7200 square foot museum, which welcomes more than 10,000 visitors annually. There is also a 100 acre Outdoor Education Center including nature trails, a wetland habitat site and pavilion. Groups can schedule events and activities like archery. 

Explore American history and the spirit of a young, new nation. 

Captain Daniel Bird Jr., a native Virginian, moved to the area after the Revolutionary War. Initially living at Halcyon Grove on Buncombe Street, he later purchased land a mile from the courthouse to build what is now Oakley Park Museum, in 1835. Captain Bird became a wealthy cotton planter, also breeding fine race horses. His life was a mix of success and tragedy. In only a few years he left Edgefield to begin a new life in the territory of Florida. What he has left behind is a truly beautiful example of Neoclassical architecture.

Temporarily closed for renovations and upgrades. Will reopen as soon as possible.

The D. A. Tompkins Memorial Library is the official visitors center of Edgefield and is operated by the Edgefield Civic League. The library averages about 2,000 visitors a year from around 40 states and several foreign countries. The Welcome Center provides information about businesses, services, and activities in Edgefield as well as public restrooms. The Center also offers information on our unique history, including history displays and timelines plus artifacts.