Berkeley Museum

Located within the park is the Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center, which tells the story of 12,000 years of the region's history. Exhibits and artifacts focus on Brig. Gen. Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox), American Indians, Colonial life, the Civil War, early medicine, rural electrification, early education and the Francis Marion National Forest. Gifts, books, prints, jewelry and other items are available for purchase at the museum's Heritage Shoppe. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays (except by special arrangement) and on major holidays. Phone (843) 899-5101.