Abbeville County Historical Society

Abbeville County Historical Society Founded in 1957, Abbeville County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preser J.D. Bundy, of Monroe, North Carolina, in 1989.

Founded in 1957, the Abbeville County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of materials and architecture that have historical significance to Abbeville County. The mission of the Abbeville County Historical Society is to share all that is preserved with Abbeville County residents and County visitors for the present and future. The current focus of the Society is to continue it’s eff

orts of preservation and restoration of the McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House, which serves as the Abbeville County Historical Society’s Headquarters. The house, a true architectural treasure, was graciously deeded to the Society by Mr.

Open to the public and all are welcome. Please join us………
05/14/2026

Open to the public and all are welcome. Please join us………

Please join us this Sunday, May 17 at 2pm at Leslie Oaks Farm, Established in 1773. Location: 1006 Hwy 28, Abbeville, SC...
05/13/2026

Please join us this Sunday, May 17 at 2pm at Leslie Oaks Farm, Established in 1773.
Location: 1006 Hwy 28, Abbeville, SC.
General’s Highway Marker Unveiling.

Sponsored by: Abbeville County 250 Committee, Abbeville County Historical Society and the Abbeville District History Club.

New handicap lift has been installed and works great. Guys will start this week on the new concrete sidewalk and handica...
05/06/2026

New handicap lift has been installed and works great. Guys will start this week on the new concrete sidewalk and handicap parking.

The McGowan House will be open today from 11-2 for anyone wanting to see some of the completed renovations to the house ...
05/02/2026

The McGowan House will be open today from 11-2 for anyone wanting to see some of the completed renovations to the house and those areas under renovations.

The Railroad Museum on the lower level will be open for tours today from 11-2 as well.

Parking is in the rear of the house off Ellis Street. Turn under the First Baptist breezeway and park anywhere on the lawn around the 4 cabins.

Our current newsletter went out last week. If you did not receive one or would like to share it, please look over what’s...
05/01/2026

Our current newsletter went out last week. If you did not receive one or would like to share it, please look over what’s been taking place these last few months.

Roof being installed yesterday and today on the Harper’s Ferry Cable Building.
04/07/2026

Roof being installed yesterday and today on the Harper’s Ferry Cable Building.

Painting has started now in the Library. Plaster has been repaired, walls and ceiling have been primed and ceiling has b...
04/03/2026

Painting has started now in the Library. Plaster has been repaired, walls and ceiling have been primed and ceiling has been painted SW6128 Blonde by Sherwin Williams.

Shutters are now up on the side of the house and the on attic window which is our favorite, 32 feet off the ground.
03/26/2026

Shutters are now up on the side of the house and the on attic window which is our favorite, 32 feet off the ground.

Address

305 N Main Street
Abbeville, SC
29620

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(864) 366-8193

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