South Carolina Tobacco Museum
104 E Front St
Mullins, SC 29574
Phone: (843) 464-8194
Located in the historic train depot, the SC Tobacco Museum focuses on the growing of tobacco and rural farm life prior to 1950. Various exhibits include models of tobacco plants at each growth stage, a blacksmith shop, a log tobacco barn filled with cured tobacco, a farm kitchen filled with vintage equipment, and a photo gallery featuring current tobacco practices. Open Monday – Friday 9:00am12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Donations are accepted in lieu of an admission fee.
The Museum includes: • A display showing the complete growing cycle and production of tobacco through to auction. • Tobacco-related equipment, a wagon, re-constructed pole barn, & blacksmith tools. • Special Exhibits • NEW: A research library with multi-media documentaries featuring local people. In October 2000, museum staff completed production of a new documentary video. “When Tobacco Was King” is a 15-minute dvd that depicts the relationship between Mullins and tobacco over the last 110 years. The dvd came from more than 50 hours of interviews conducted over a two-year period from residents of Horry, Dillon, and Marion Counties and was produced in cooperation with Clemson University. Copies of the dvd are offered for sale in the museum gift shop.
Attractions:
- Agriculture Museum
- Gift Shop
- Tours / Guided
Special Event Space:
- School Groups
- Youth / Church Groups
- Tour Groups
Amenities:
- All Handicapped Accessible
