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Extraordinary Andersonians: Jane Edna Hunter
Tue, 02/09/2021
Jane Edna Harris was born on December 13th 1882 to sharecroppers Edward Harris and Harriet Milner on the Woodburn Plantation near Pendleton. Her…Mark and Carrie Gassaway: Advancement and Education in the African American Community
Tue, 02/02/2021
Mark and Carrie Gassaway were a true power couple in our county’s African American education history. Two of Anderson’s most influential black…Artifact of the Week: Photo of Captain and Mrs. John Daniel
Tue, 01/26/2021
Our artifact of the week this week is a photograph of Captain and Mrs. John Daniel sitting outside E.M. Snipes photography studio in Anderson. Elbert…Artifact of the Week: Spot Flood Lamp
Tue, 01/19/2021
This Spot-Flood Lamp was produced by the Brenkert Light Projection Company of Detroit Michigan between 1911 and 1921. According to the donor it was…Artifact of the Week: Dena Bleckley Herbarium
Tue, 01/12/2021
Not only do our archives hold many interesting pieces of military, architectural, and local history, we also collect and protect scientific history…Artifact of the Week: Godey's Lady's Book
Tue, 01/05/2021
This week's artifact is the August 1892 issue of Godey's Lady's Book, the so called "Queen of the Monthlies," published from 1830 to 1896. This…Artifact of the Week: Tank Radio
Tue, 12/29/2020
This World War II era tank radio was brought home by US Marine James K. (Jake) Phillips of Belton during his tours of duty in World War II and Korea…Artifact of the Week: 1949 Christmas Carols Book
Thu, 12/17/2020
This booklet, entitled “Christmas Carols,” was created by Ideal Laundry and Cleaners in 1949. The company distributed these booklets to their…Artifact of the Week: Cotton Boll Ornaments
Tue, 12/15/2020
Happy Holidays from the Anderson County Museum! This week's artifact of the week are these handmade cotton boll ornaments
from Mrs. Hanks of…Artifact of the Week: Cast Iron Coal Tongs
Tue, 12/08/2020
These cast iron coal tongs date to the late 1800s. They differ from many other coal tong designs of that time because they are spring loaded and…