Fountain Inn Museum

Fountain Inn Museum Fountain Inn History Museum is located in the Visitors Center in Fountain Inn, SC.

Located in Southern Greenville County - Fountain Inn served as a stage coach stop during the first half of the 19th century before the emergence of the Charleston & Western Carolina Railroad. The History Museum is housed in a beautiful 2200 square ft facility built like an old train depot right next to the RR line.

🍽️✨ "Fountain Inn Cooks" showcases the people, stories, and traditions that have been shared around Fountain Inn tables ...
06/02/2026

🍽️✨ "Fountain Inn Cooks" showcases the people, stories, and traditions that have been shared around Fountain Inn tables for generations through photographs of local home cooks featured in our upcoming cookbook! You will also get to explore a recreated 1910 kitchen, a vintage wash room, and a replica of the Frances Virginia Tea Room, offering a glimpse into the daily lives and spaces where community was built.

🍰 🫖 The Heritage Afternoon Tea Series also returns this summer, inviting guests to enjoy a Traditional Afternoon tea service, treats, and a special guided tour of "Fountain Inn Cooks." Sponsored by Historic Hopkins Farm!

📍 Fountain Inn Museum
🗓️ June 9 – August 22
🎟️ https://linktr.ee/fountaininnmuseum

🫖☕️🥐Our Afternoon Tea Series is making its return alongside this summer’s Fountain Inn Cooks exhibit! This time, we're c...
05/23/2026

🫖☕️🥐Our Afternoon Tea Series is making its return alongside this summer’s Fountain Inn Cooks exhibit! This time, we're celebrating FI's heritage through recipes, stories, and the generations that helped shape our community. More details coming soon!

Sponsored by Historic Hopkins Farm.

Main Street Fountain Inn

We had such a great evening at the Fountain Inn Museum last week with Walter Curry and his program on the life and legac...
05/20/2026

We had such a great evening at the Fountain Inn Museum last week with Walter Curry and his program on the life and legacy of Dr. Matilda A. Evans! 📚✨

It was so special seeing our community come together to learn more about South Carolina’s first African American woman licensed medical doctor 👩🏿‍⚕️and the incredible impact she made on our state’s history. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the night so meaningful!

A huge thank you as well to South Carolina Humanities for helping support programs like this ❤️

🦩Due to extenuating circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show Fu...
05/13/2026

🦩Due to extenuating circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser 🌸We truly appreciate everyone who purchased tickets, shared the event, and supported the Museum. While we’re disappointed we won’t get to gather for this fun morning, we’re already looking ahead to more fun events and programs later this year 💗

Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support of the Fountain Inn Museum.

💗🦩Brunch is served! We’ve put together such a sweet menu for our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show, featuring fashion by ...
05/02/2026

💗🦩Brunch is served! We’ve put together such a sweet menu for our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show, featuring fashion by Swanky Steer and all the best springtime vibes 🌸 It’s the kind of morning you’ll want to enjoy with friends or family.

🎟️Seats are limited, so be sure to grab your tickets here. We’d truly love to see you there: https://linktr.ee/fountaininnmuseum

Due to illness, "Dr Matilda A. Evans: The Life of a Trailblazer" has been rescheduled. We appreciate your understanding ...
04/28/2026

Due to illness, "Dr Matilda A. Evans: The Life of a Trailblazer" has been rescheduled. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you on May 12!

In the meantime, we hope you’ll stop by the Museum to experience the Dr. Matilda A. Evans exhibit, on display through May 16. It’s such a special story, and we would love for you to see it.

🕘 Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

👩🏾‍⚕️🩺🥼✨Join us at the Fountain Inn Museum for a special evening honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Matilda A. Evans, S...
04/21/2026

👩🏾‍⚕️🩺🥼✨Join us at the Fountain Inn Museum for a special evening honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Matilda A. Evans, South Carolina’s first licensed African American woman physician and a true trailblazer in our state’s history!
We’re excited to welcome Walter Curry for an engaging author talk followed by a book signing. It’s a great chance to learn something new and connect with the community through history.
📅 April 28
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Fountain Inn Museum (102 Depot Street)
The Dr. Matilda A. Evans exhibit will be on display through May 16, so be sure to plan your visit! This program is made possible in part by South Carolina Humanities.

Dr. Matilda A. Evans was a true pioneer in South Carolina history. As the first African American woman to practice medic...
04/07/2026

Dr. Matilda A. Evans was a true pioneer in South Carolina history. As the first African American woman to practice medicine in the state, she broke barriers and built lasting change through her work in healthcare, education, and public service.

Check out our exhibit curated by Walter Curry, Author of "South Carolina's Matilda Evans." Also, thanks to South Carolina Humanities you can join us on April 28 at 6 PM to hear him share her incredible journey! 🩺🥼

Join us for a morning that’s equal parts fabulous and fun!🩷Our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser is the perfec...
04/07/2026

Join us for a morning that’s equal parts fabulous and fun!🩷Our Springtime Brunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser is the perfect mix of style, sips, and supporting local history.🌸Featuring fashion by Swanky Steer and all the springtime vibes you love! It will be a morning you don’t want to miss🌷 🦩

🚨TONIGHT at the Fountain Inn Museum!The Smith family, featured in our Fountain Inn Black History Photo Gallery and on th...
02/24/2026

🚨TONIGHT at the Fountain Inn Museum!
The Smith family, featured in our Fountain Inn Black History Photo Gallery and on the Main Street banners, is being celebrated with a special presentation you don’t want to miss! 🖼️✨

Join us as guest speaker LaCheryl S. Coleman presents “The Smith Family Legacy: A Fountain Inn Story,” sharing the history, heritage, and powerful story behind this remarkable local family.

⏰ Tonight at 6 PM
📍 Fountain Inn Museum

The Black History Photo Gallery and Main Street banners are on display through the end of February. Come celebrate local history with us! 🙌🏛️

Address

102 Depot Street
Fountain Inn, SC
29644

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(864) 862-2586 Ext 24

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