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NEW HOURS! Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday:
2pm - 5pm / Closed Mondays
The museum, "Banksia" named after the Banksia Rose is actually two houses joined together on a 3.5 acre lot.
The older wooden section dates from 1860. The large brick section was built in 1931 as a winter home by a Northern horseman, Richard Howe of New York.
It was used in the 1950's as a boarding house during the Savannah
River Site constuction. Later, it was used as a college campus and as a library. The Victorian cottage has 32 rooms, 15 baths and a full size ballroom. The
grounds are being developed into an arboretum and nature trail.
Upcoming Exhibits
JANUARY 16, 17, 2010
Civil War Encampment
Civil War encampment with reenactors on the grounds of the Museum. A dedication to honor 8 Civil War generals
JANUARY 26, 2010
Dedication of Watering Trough
There will be a dedication of the water trough in memory of Dogwood Stable’s Summer Squall at 11am.
JANUARY 19, 26 and FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 2010
Friends of the Museum Lecture Series
~~ 1/19 & 1/26 - The first two components to this lecture series is presented by Owen Clary, Chairman of the Aiken Historical Commission.
He discusses the history of Aiken County, beginning with the early history and ending with the construction of the “Bomb Plant”.
~~2/2 – Walt Joseph of the SRS Heritage Museum will lecture on the history of the Savannah River Plant (Site), including its development and accomplishments.
~~2/9 – Del Hickey will speak on some places frequented by the Winter Colony (their cottages and clubs, location, description, history and architecture.
~~2/16 – Lynn Katonak will talk about some of the individuals who were a part of the Winter Colony. The lecture series fee is $30 for non-members of the
Friends of the Museum and $25 for current members. Non-members will receive a one-year membership in the Friends.
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