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History, Arts & Culture

Welcome to Aiken, SC, where creativity knows no bounds! From captivating galleries showcasing local artisans to lively performances that ignite the senses, Aiken is a haven for those seeking artistic expression.

Whether you’re an artist seeking inspiration or an art-lover hungry for new experiences, Aiken invites you to immerse yourself in the colors, sounds, and flavors that define our cultural landscape and celebrate our rich arts & culture scene.

Gaston Livery Stable

Gaston Livery Stable

Built in 1893, the Gaston Livery Stable is a former full-service livery stable located in Aiken, SC. It is significant for its role in the city’s turn-of-the-century transportation industry and as a notable example of brick, U-shaped barn design and construction. It is, also, important to equine and agricultural history.

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Historic Aiken Trolley Tours

Historic Aiken Trolley Tours

Click Here to Book Your Tour On the tour, you’ll see and hear about... • Historic Homes and Churches • Equestrian Sites • The Civil War’s Battle of...

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Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site is a state park in South Carolina, United States. Redcliffe Plantation, also known as Redcliffe, completed in 1859, is a Greek Revival plantation house located on the site that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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SRS Heritage Museum

SRS Heritage Museum

Located in downtown Aiken, SRS Museum visitors can experience life at the Savannah River Site and learn more about South Carolina’s role in winning...

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The Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum

The Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum

The Clifford S. Gerde Carriage Museum houses horse-drawn carriages of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the carriages in the museum are a three-seated surrey (1900), a pony phaeton (circa 1905), a village cart (circa 1905), and a pony rockaway (1908-1912). The Museum is located in the restored garage/stable with grooms’ and chauffeur’s quarters that was part of the Rogerses’ estate. Members of the Aiken Driving Club answer questions at the museum when it is open on Sunday afternoons.

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The Etherredge Center

The Etherredge Center

The Etherredge Center has a cutting edge facility and staff of theatre and event professionals ready to make any event a success.

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