Arts & Culture

A non-profit, community theatre that offers a wide range of classic, eclectic, and new works in a casual, intimate space. Started in 1972, the theater has averaged five productions a year, including musicals and non-musicals of popular plays and original works by local authors. The building was a former church transformed by our members into an 88 seat theatre.

This former church built in 1914, now serves as a meeting place and cultural center for this historic community. The center hosts regular musical performances and other events.

David handcrafts his blown glass vessels from a furnace. His work consists of large vessels, bowls and ornaments decorated with various ancient techniques. Most weekdays and Sat. Appointments recommended.

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. 

Its seven shafts of light provides one of the most dramatic and striking features of Inspiration Ministries' City of Light campus and headquarters complex. This beautiful 93‑acre ministry campus includes an International Prayer and Welcome Center, the central place to greet visitors, friends, and partners of Inspiration Ministries. Some of the features of this 40,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art facility are: Inspiration Prayer Center: Houses a 465 seat chapel; personal prayer rooms; an intercessors' center; and a state‑of‑the‑art prayer center where prayer partners will answer prayer calls from around the world. Inspiration Bookstore: A powerful and encouraging 2,000 sq. ft. ministry resource center that offers: exclusive products for children, teens, and adults from Inspiration Ministries' outreaches and television programs. Included is a wide variety of best‑selling books for children, teens, and adults and Quest ISMOD technology that will deliver books and music right to guests' doorsteps if its not available in‑store; a large selection of music from the top Christian music genres, including background music for churches and ministries and in‑store CD burners that allow guests to customize their music selections. Inspiration Cafe: features a full coffee bar with personalized coffee selections, light sandwiches, music, and free Wi‑Fi--all in a spiritual atmosphere. Prayer Gardens. Includes prayer paths and tranquil seating areas with water fountains and special features. Another highlight is the Boulevard of Nations which displays flags from the nations of the world to symbolize the global mission of Inspiration Ministries.

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 SC 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).