The Volunteers at Orangeburg County Historical Society Laura Hatt, Beth Guess, Anne Bettis, and Margaret Waters opening the donated boxes for our family surname files
The Volunteers at Orangeburg County Historical Society Laura Hatt, Beth Guess, Anne Bettis, and Margaret Waters opening the donated boxes for our family surname files
Dr. Walter Curry event at the Orangeburg County Historical Society on his family the Seawrights
Dr. Walter Curry event at the Orangeburg County Historical Society on his family the Seawrights
Open House Event for Orangeburg County Historical Society, The Year of the Open Door
Open House Event for Orangeburg County Historical Society, The Year of the Open Door

Orangeburg County Historical Society Schedule

March

Railroad Corner Revisited

Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 3pm

Southern Railway Depot

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Resurrecting the history of Orangeburg’s lost Southern Railway Station

Learn more about the ‘lost history’ of Orangeburg’s Southern Railway Passenger Depot (1902-1941) and the area of downtown Orangeburg known locally as ‘Railroad Corner’.
Paul Turner from Virtual America and architecture historian Brad Mobley - both Orangeburg natives - will present an engaging talk illustrated with maps, photos, drawings, and 3D digital models.
Reporting on their recent in-depth historic preservation research of downtown Orangeburg circa 1900 through the 1960’s, Paul and Brad will take you on a ‘virtual tour’ of the corner of East Russell Street and Boulevard to illustrate how this area has changed drastically over the past 125 years.
Paul has been working since September 2024 as a ‘technologist-in-residence’ with a group of undergraduate students from SC State University for a grant funded project sponsored by the Center for Creative Partnerships entitled The Orangeburg Metaverse.
Brad has been researching downtown Orangeburg buildings for the past decade and brings local history to life through his highly detailed illustrations and architectural drawings.
In addition to the live 45 minute presentation and question and answer period, there will be an exhibit of historic photos, maps, new illustrations and architectural drawings and 3D models.
DETAILS Sunday, March 30, 2025
Presentation: 3:00-4:15 pm
Reception & Exhibit: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
The Orangeburg County Historical Society
1421 Middleton Street, Orangeburg SC 29115

April

Discovering the Stories of Orangeburg County's Historic Homes, Presented by Dr. Gene Atkinson

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 @ 3pm

 

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Join us for an engaging exploration of Orangeburg County's historic homes. Dr. Gene Atkinson, a renowned local historian and preservationist, will take us on a journey through time, uncovering the architectural beauty, cultural significance, and fascinating stories behind some of the county's oldest residences.

 

Event Highlights:

A detailed presentation featuring photographs of historic homes.

Insights into the families, architects, and events that shaped these landmarks.

A Q&A session with Dr. Atkinson to discuss these historic properties.

 

This free event is open to the public and is a must-attend for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone interested in preserving Orangeburg County’s rich heritage.

 

RSVP & Contact Information:
Seating is limited, so please grab your free ticket by April 5th, 2025.

Let’s celebrate the legacy of Orangeburg County’s historic homes together!

Special Thanks:
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful volunteers, board members, and sponsor South State Bank for their support in making this event possible.

 

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Laura Hatt at 803-535-0022
On-Going Events:

 

  • Oral History Project: Learn about our ongoing oral history project, Orangeburg Memories, and ask how you can participate.