Sumter Museum
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Sumter County Museum explores historical experiences through programs and exhibits that allow all of us to inform and shape our future. The museum uses living history, period rooms, and permeant and temporary exhibits to share stories particularly about the Sumter area. It includes the new Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, Williams-Brice House (1916), the Heritage Education Center, Outdoor Exhibits and the Carolina Backcountry Homestead.
06/11/2026
🌱 We’re Growing!
The Sumter Museum is expanding our team! We’re hiring for two exciting opportunities:
📚 Curator of Education
Lead educational initiatives that bring exhibitions, programs, and history to life for visitors of all ages.
🏛️ Museum Assistant
Share local history through engaging tours and provide exceptional visitor experiences across our museum sites with a focus at our Temple Sinai Jewish History Center.
✨ Interested? Learn more and apply 👉 sumtermuseum.org/staff
06/10/2026
What a beautiful afternoon of music at the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center on Sunday!
We are so grateful to Varna International for including us in this year's Muzika! Festival and to the talented performers of Shir Ami for sharing their gifts with our community. Their performance was a moving celebration of Jewish musical heritage and a wonderful reminder of the power of music to connect us across cultures and generations.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the concert such a special event. We were delighted to welcome both familiar faces and first-time visitors to the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center.
Be sure to mark your calendars for our next concert on Saturday, October 17—we can't wait to welcome you back!
Enjoy these photos from the afternoon. 🎶
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122 N Washington Street
Sumter, SC
29150
Opening Hours
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
