The Jacob Kelley House Museum

01/03/2026

Did you know that the human brain is capable of storing up to 2.5 petabytes of data? That's equivalent to 3 million hours of TV shows! 🧠💡 Check out our archive to expand your knowledge of local history and genealogy.

03/27/2025

The Jacob Kelley House Barn is getting a new roof today!

01/22/2025

Operations update due to inclement weather - The Darlington County Historical Commission & Museum will be closed on January 22, 2025 due to winter weather conditions.❄️

01/11/2025

With the beginning of the year, we look back and celebrate what we are most grateful for - our patrons!

10/31/2024

Historical Lecture November 14th 2024

Learn about Darlington During The Revolutionary War!!

Thanks to the generosity of the Darlington County Historical Commission & Museum, Darlington County SC250 Committee, and Wilson Senior Care, we are able to offer this lecture to the first 200 people who sign up!

NOVEMBER 14TH 2024 @ 7PM

Our speaker: Brian Gandy, Historian and Director of the Darlington County Historical Commission and Museum

Here’s what to expect!

Meet & greet at 7:00, Lecture starts at 7:30, Wrap up / Q&A at 8:00

Complimentary water and soft drinks, cash bar with (1) complimentary drink from the bar to anyone who wants it. We will give away some door prizes!

Thanks to the generosity of the Darlington Historical Commision and Wilson Senior Care, we are able to offer this lecture to the first 200 people who sign up!

10/19/2024

Over 82 people experienced “Shadows of the Past” last night and tonight is another tour. We have spots available at 7 & 9 PM. Tickets are available at the door!

This is your opportunity to experience the more macorabre history and to experience the haunted museum.

10/17/2024

Shadows of the Past Candlelight Tour—This year, we are excited to share new and mysterious tales of strange disappearances, murder, and the macabre. The tour will feature all “new” stops around the Square and a candlelight tour of the haunted museum!

ALL TOURS WILL BE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. tours on October 23-26, 2024, will be available at the door.

10/17/2024

Shadows of the Past Candlelight Tour—This year, we are excited to share new and mysterious tales of strange disappearances, murder, and the macabre. The tour will feature all “new” stops around the Square and a candlelight tour of the haunted museum!

ALL TOURS WILL BE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES.

Get your tickets now while space is available.

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10/12/2024

Shadows of the Past Candlelight Tour - This year we are excited to share new and mysterious tales of strange disaapearances, murder, and the macabre. The tour will feature all “new” stops around the Square and a candlelight tour of the haunted museum! Get your tickets now while space is available.

The trailer for our 2024 Shadows of the Past candlelight walking tour. Tickets will go on sale just after the first of September. October 18, 19, 23, 24, 2...

10/11/2024

Have you got tickets to the Darlington County Historical Commission & Museum's "Shadows of the Past Candlelight Walking Tour"? This event is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the mysterious side of our local Darlington County History. The tour will feature a short walk exploring a few points of interest downtown, then a Halloween Haunted tour of the Museum. Join us as we stir up some ghosts and explore the more macabre parts of our local history.

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10/08/2024

You asked for the tour and, we heard your request.

Have you got your ticket to the Shadows of the Past? Our candlelight walking tour is a great opportunity to learn more about this area's mysterious and macabre events. It is historically based and will feature an outdoor and indoor tour, all for the great price of $20! Proceeds go to support the Museum's community education offerings and artifact preservation.

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