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Lexington County Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Museum Events

Scheduled Events

Irmo Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

February 21st, 2025

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Irmo Town Park
1227 Lexington Ave, Irmo, SC 29063

Free/No Reservations Needed

Learn all about the murders, mysteries, duels, and lynchings that occurred in Irmo and the Dutch Fork as we take a leisurely walk through downtown Irmo. The tour begins at 8 pm at the Irmo Town Park. This is a free event and reservations are not needed. Because of the mature subject matter, we ask that attendees be 18 or over or have parental permission. For more information, contact the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov.

 

Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

February 28th, 2025

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Icehouse Amphitheater
111 S Church St Lexington, SC

Free/No Reservations Needed

The Lexington County Museum will offer its FREE “Murders and Mysteries” walking tour of downtown Lexington on February 28th starting at 8 pm. This tour is a great way to learn about the history of the town and hear some very interesting stories along the way. Attendees will learn about some of the murders, trials, and other crimes that occurred on Lexington’s Main Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This free tour will begin at the town’s Icehouse Amphitheater and will last about an hour. Attendees will follow a guide between Church Street and South Lake Drive. Because of the mature subject matter, attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission. This event is offered at no cost and no reservations/tickets are needed. For more information, contact the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov.

 

Recurring Events

Historically Speaking Presentations

Third Tuesday of Every Month
6:30 pm

Lexington County Main Library
5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072

Free

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For more information, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at museum@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov

 

Friends of the Lexington County Museum

For information on how to join the Friends of the Lexington County Museum, please call 803-359-8369 or email J.R. Fennell at JFennell@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov