Historic Sites & Monuments

• Florence National Cemetery
  803 East National Cemetery Road • Florence, SC 29506
  843-669-8783
  Originally a cemetery for Union prisoners-of-war who died in the Florence Stockade, this six acre national shrine is the last resting place of veterans of five wars and is often called South Carolina's "Little Arlington." more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Florence County Library
  319 South Irby Street • Florence, SC 29501
  843-662-8424
  A wide variety of books for every age and every interest is available at this library that offers numerous services including research and youth services. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Florence Museum
  558 Spruce Street • Florence, SC 29505
  Adjacent to Timrod Park
  843-662-3351
  A small yet interesting museum that is located in a beautiful 1939 Art Deco building and displays a wide variety of artwork including Western, Asian, Chinese, African, Greek, Roman, and American works, as well as a collection of Southwestern American Indian pottery.  map

• War Between the State Museum
  107 South Guerry Street • Florence, SC 29501
  843-669-1266
  This museum is dedicated to the display of Civil War Artifacts and deals in artifacts and memorabilia relating to the period from 1850-1880. A reference library dealing with this time period is available for public use, and museum employees will help with visitors' family genealogies. There is a wide range of items in the museum gift shop. The museum is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. more...  map