UPCOMING EVENTS
Discovery Series- May Event
Come, discover the heart and soul of Dorchester County through the pages of this newest release.
Honoring Vietnam Veterans
Honor their sacrifice through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s “In Memory” program. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer, and other causes related to their service.
The Wall That Heals Coming to Dorchester Heritage Center Site
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center is coming to Dorchester County on October 17 – 20, 2024
2024 Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of SC Powwow
Join us on April 26 and 27 at the Dorchester Heritage Site in Ridgeville for an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy traditional food, handcrafted wares, mesmerizing dances, and captivating indigenous music. This event is open to everyone, providing a unique...
NEW DATE: Rosie the Riveter Car Show
Mark your calendars for MAY 18, as the Rosie the Riveter Car Show rolls into the Dorchester Heritage Site in Ridgeville. Get ready for a fantastic day featuring a dazzling car show, music, food trucks, and a variety of vendors. Plus the Edisto Natchez-Kusso dancers...
Governor McMaster on Supporting the Heritage Center
The Governor of South Carolina explains his view of the importance of the Dorchester Heritage Center.
New Grants
Dorchester Heritage Center, Inc. received a Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities, www.schumanities.org. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative.
PAST EVENTS
History of The Free School Board Of Dorchester
Limited print run so reserve your copy early.
Boy Scouts Build New Homes for Special Birds
Boys Scouts installed ten bluebird boxes at the new Dorchester Heritage Center site outside of Ridgeville
Discovery Series- March Event
Our next Discovery Series event topic is paleo marine history of South Carolina.
Discovery Series- February Event
Our next Discovery Series event topic is Black-owned businesses in St. George.
Greenbelt Master Plan in Dorchester County
Dorchester County will be holding two upcoming in-person public engagement sessions designed to gather community input for the development of the Greenbelt Master Plan. A greenbelt is an undeveloped land area around or within cities, safeguarded to preserve nature,...
