Scheduled Events
 

The History of Columbia's Central Correctional Institution/SC Penitentiary

November 12, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Lexington County Museum Tour Office
231 Fox Street Lexington, SC

Free/Reservations Required

Come out to the Lexington County Museum on November 12 at 6 PM to hear Justine Truc present on the Central Correctional Institution of South Carolina. This presentation, based on Truc's research, will examine the history and memory of this prison. This is a free presentation but registration is required.  Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-history-of-columbias-central-correctional-institution-presentation-tickets-2001635457536 to register. For more information or questions, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov.

Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

November 13, 2026
8 pm to 9:30 pm
Icehouse Amphitheater
107 West Main Street Lexington, SC

Free

The Lexington County Museum will offer its FREE “Murders and Mysteries” walking tour of downtown Lexington on November 18th starting at 8 pm. This tour is a great way to learn about the history of the town and hear some very interesting stories along the way. Attendees will learn about some of the murders and other crimes that occurred on and around Lexington’s Main Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This free tour will begin at the Icehouse Amphitheater and will last just over an hour. Attendees will follow a guide between the amphitheater, Church Street, and South Lake Drive. Because of the mature subject matter, attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission. This event is offered at no cost and no reservations are needed.  For more information, contact the museum at 803-359-8369 or at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov

Recurring Events

Historically Speaking Presentations

Third Tuesday of Every Month
6:30 pm

Lexington County Main Library
5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072

Free

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For more information, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov

Friends of the Lexington County Museum

For information on how to join the Friends of the Lexington County Museum, please call 803-359-8369 or email J.R. Fennell at JFennell@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov