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... 

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... 

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. 

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...