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Artifact of the Week: Holmes Stereoscope
Fri, 11/13/2020
The Holmes Stereoscope was the most popular photo viewer of the 19th century. It was invented patent-free by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr, father of the…Artifact of the Week: Anderson Rebels Baseball
Fri, 11/06/2020
This baseball was once used at Nardin Field in the early 1950s by the Anderson Rebels, our local Tri State League team. The donor’s childhood home…Artifact of the Week: 1963 Fair Events Program
Fri, 11/06/2020
Learn about our artifact of the week: a 1963 Fair Events for the Anderson County Colored Fair Association. The artifact gives a glimpse into the…Artifact of the Week: Company Scrip Coins
Wed, 11/04/2020
These are three company scrip coins from the Anderson Chemical & Mercantile Co. In the 19th and early 20th century many factories and mills paid…Artifact of the Week: Leather firefighter’s helmet
Wed, 11/04/2020
This leather firefighter’s helmet in our collection dates to the late 1800s and was likely used in the early years of the Anderson City Fire…Artifact of the Week: Fantastic Four #52 Comic Book
Wed, 11/04/2020
A recent addition to our archives is this issue of Fantastic Four #52. This 1966 comic book is the first appearance of the Black Panther, the first…Temporary Exhibit: Building Blocks: Exploring Anderson County’s Architectural Influences
Mon, 11/02/2020
Visit our Newest Temporary Exhibit, Building Blocks.
Do you ever consider how many influences have converged to create the world around you?…Artifact of the week: 1930's Adding Machine
Tue, 10/27/2020
This 1930’s adding machine originally came from the Harris Grocery Store on the Corner of Fant and Hampton Streets in downtown Anderson.
The grocery…Artifact of the Week: Wicker Casket
Tue, 10/27/2020
Wicker caskets have been used for hundreds of years for their durability and lightweight ease in transportation. They were especially popular during…Artifact of the Week: Samuel Orr Katana
Tue, 10/27/2020
Orr Katana: During and after World War II, many American service members brought home souvenirs from their time abroad. These souvenirs were…