Arts & Culture

Jewelry design, Metalsmithing, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Classes, Repair. Rhonda Fletcher creates, and teaches in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Her work is primarily in fine metal (silver, gold, and platinum). She offers jewelry design, and repair services. Rhonda Fletcher explores her cultural heritage related to Kershaw County, and her hometown of Camden, South Carolina's oldest inland city, and home of the Colonial Cup, and the Carolina Cup. South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities alumnus and Winthrop University alumnus. Come visit. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (Office) Tues-Thurs: 6pm-9pm (Studio) By appointment only.

This is the original, first store in Ridgeway which opened in the 1840s. It is now a museum showcasing an historic general store with artifacts from all periods of operation including merchandise, invoices, and ledgers. It is actually operated by the 7th generation of Ruffs in the family business, young Doug and Louise Ruff (12 and 9 years old, respectively). Doug was recently featured in the new book Legendary Locals of Fairfield County. Open Saturdays 11-3 (May through November) or by appointment. Group tours available year-round. Admission: $1.00 (ages 6+).

The center is dedicated to collecting, documenting and preserving the contributions of African Americans from Chesterfield County. Documents and artifact displays that offer an insight into local history and culture from the 1800s to the present. Among the notable features in the center’s collection is an exhibit about Dizzy Gillespie, Coulter Memorial Academy, and photographs highlighting the contributions of the great bridge builder, Cheraw native Horace King. The center also has a gift shop that carries African jewelry, books, folk toys, CD’s, cotton products and gourmet foods. Admission charged. Tour and school groups welcome. By appointment. 

Unique shop featuring five artists' work in glass, mosaics, garden art, folk art, paintings, ceramics, painted furniture and floorcloths. Thur-Fri:12-6pm; Sat:11am-2pm.

Built by Robert W. Gill c. 1830, the Springs House was purchased by Colonel Leroy Springs in 1888. Elliott White Springs, noted author and World War I flying ace was born at the home in 1896. Available for rentals. Now owned by the City of Lancaster, house is home to the Lancaster County Council of the Arts, See Lancaster and the Springs Close Foundation. Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm and Fri, 8-12 noon.

This magnificent building that was originally constructed in 1833 and remodeled in 1873. The downstairs formerly housed the railway passenger station, while the upstairs had an auditorium for concerts and theatrical presentations. An important occupant of Thespian Hall was the News & Herald newspaper, which was founded in 1944. For many years, the Hall’s lower floor was the home of the “Tavern,” a restaurant that served the Fairfield County community with great food and interesting entertainments. An electric fire severely damaged the roof in January 2011. Restoration efforts are underway. Behind the Town Clock).

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm. Specializing in Equestrian Décor and original designs exquisitely handcrafted by Whittington, interesting character pieces, grand antiques and quality accessories. Find us on FaceBook.