Dorchester Heritage Center

Dorchester Heritage Center Our Mission:

Preserving Today for Tomorrow

Contact us at (843)931-1020/1021 or [email protected]

Group and individual tours of the museum are available Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4pm and Saturdays by appointment only. To schedule a group tour, call 843-931-1020/1021 or email [email protected]

The Dorchester Heritage Center is open at our St. George location Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Last ...
09/04/2026

The Dorchester Heritage Center is open at our St. George location Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Last tickets are sold by 3:00 PM.

We’re getting our hands on some INDIGO at the Dorchester Heritage Center!Our latest Field Trip Friday gave local homesch...
09/01/2026

We’re getting our hands on some INDIGO at the Dorchester Heritage Center!

Our latest Field Trip Friday gave local homeschool families the chance to experience history from the ground up ... literally. Students harvested indigo, learned how the plant was traditionally processed and then helped create the rich blue dye used to color fabrics.

It’s exactly what Field Trip Fridays are all about: taking learning beyond the textbook and giving students the opportunity to see, touch and experience the history and culture of our region.

Field Trip Fridays are designed for students in third grade and up and are held on the fourth Friday of each month, with special hands-on lessons and activities centered around a seasonal theme.

No registration is required. Just come ready to learn, explore and get your hands on history at the Dorchester Heritage Center!

Learn more about upcoming programs:
https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/new-school-year-new-field-trip-fridays/

We’re putting our open field to work for Dorchester County, and this time, it’s for our four-legged neighbors!The Dorche...
08/31/2026

We’re putting our open field to work for Dorchester County, and this time, it’s for our four-legged neighbors!

The Dorchester Heritage Center is excited to welcome Dorchester Paws to Ridgeville for a FREE Pet Community Day on Saturday, September 19.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dorchester County residents can bring their dogs and cats to our site for important preventive care at no cost, including:

🐾 Rabies vaccinations
🐾 DHPP vaccinations for dogs
🐾 FVRCP vaccinations for cats
🐾 FREE microchipping

Come to the Dorchester Heritage Center. We're located at 964 Highway 78 in Ridgeville, on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Residents may bring up to five animals per vehicle.

We’re proud to partner with Dorchester Paws to bring this valuable service directly to our community and make quality pet care more accessible across Dorchester County.

Special thanks to Dorchester County, Petco Love and Renewal by Andersen for making this community event possible.

Mark your calendar and help us spread the word!

Three nights. One legendary haunt. Heritage Haunt is coming to Ridgeville this fall, and you don’t want to miss it. Heri...
08/27/2026

Three nights. One legendary haunt. Heritage Haunt is coming to Ridgeville this fall, and you don’t want to miss it.

Heritage Haunt brings together the best of Halloween tradition and Lowcountry community spirit. With haunted hayrides, trunk or treat, live music, glow foam night, costume contests, food trucks and more, this festival is set to become Dorchester County’s premier Halloween celebration.

Stay tuned as the magic unfolds!

Bring us your old family photos, letters, business records, community documents, posters, and memorabilia! The Dorcheste...
08/25/2026

Bring us your old family photos, letters, business records, community documents, posters, and memorabilia! The Dorchester Heritage Center is a collecting agency. We will preserve and safeguard your pieces and use them to share the history and stories of the people from the inland Lowcountry. Help us to paint the picture of life in our community and to bring local history alive for the next generation!

A new partnership is bringing free pet care to Ridgeville!The Dorchester Heritage Center is proud to partner with Dorche...
08/21/2026

A new partnership is bringing free pet care to Ridgeville!

The Dorchester Heritage Center is proud to partner with Dorchester Paws for a FREE Pet Community Day for Dorchester County residents on Saturday, September 19.

Bring your dogs and cats to the Heritage Center’s open field for free:

🐾 Rabies vaccinations
🐾 DHPP vaccinations for dogs
🐾 FVRCP vaccinations for cats
🐾 Microchipping

DETAILS:
Saturday, September 19, 10 am – 2 pm
Dorchester Heritage Center, located at 964 Highway 78 in Ridgeville

Residents may bring up to four animals per vehicle.

This community event is made possible through the support of Dorchester County, Petco Love and Renewal by Andersen.

We’re excited to open our grounds for a day dedicated to keeping Dorchester County pets healthy, safe and cared for.

Coming soon in Ridgeville—our new, state-of-the-art facility that will house museum exhibits, archives, educational spac...
08/20/2026

Coming soon in Ridgeville—our new, state-of-the-art facility that will house museum exhibits, archives, educational spaces, community gathering areas, and outdoor experiences that connect people to our county’s rich natural landscape. The Dorchester Heritage Center will be a destination for learning, preservation, and celebration, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Homeschool groups, come to the Dorchester Heritage Center and wrap up your summer learning with us! On August 28th, let’...
08/17/2026

Homeschool groups, come to the Dorchester Heritage Center and wrap up your summer learning with us! On August 28th, let’s join together to celebrate Indigo Harvest Day with an interactive demonstration.

As your local homeschool hub, we are here to support you with resources and programs that bring lessons to life. On the fourth Friday of every month, we offer Friday Field Trips, created just for you. Enjoy $3 off tickets and 1 adult free with every 5 paying students!

Mark your calendar and connect with other families, form friendships, and engage in educational opportunities that reach beyond the books.

For our full calendar of homeschool events, visit our website: https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/field-trip-fridays-planned-for-homeschool-groups/

The Dorchester Heritage Center is seeking a Development Assistant. Make a difference in the success of our Center! Join ...
08/13/2026

The Dorchester Heritage Center is seeking a Development Assistant. Make a difference in the success of our Center! Join us for a rewarding career that focuses on fundraising for our non-profit, along with management, grant writing and relationship building.

The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, preferably within a museum or nonprofit organization and familiarity with grant writing and management. Excellent writing, communication, and relationship-building skills are important to success in this position.

The job posting is available on our website at: https://dorchesterheritagecenter.com/join-our-team/

Anne Bonney isn’t just a character…she was a ruthless female pirate with ties to the Lowcountry. From Ireland, young Ann...
08/12/2026

Anne Bonney isn’t just a character…she was a ruthless female pirate with ties to the Lowcountry. From Ireland, young Anne crossed the Atlantic with her father and settled at a plantation in Charleston. She quickly became bored and was drawn to a life of adventure. As a teenager, she married James Bonney, a renegade seaman. Later, she ran away with "Calico Jack" Rackham and joined his ship’s crew, disguised as a man. Anne proved a daring and deadly fighter, using swords and pistols, and was an expert fencer. After many raids, the ship was captured, but as a woman, Anne escaped punishment. After the trial, Anne Bonney disappeared from the historical record. Some believe that she secretly returned to her home in Charleston!

Join us at the Dorchester Heritage Center for Pirate Summer, sponsored by SC Services Consulting. We are offering boat loads of indoor activities to beat the sweltering heat! Spend the day treasure hunting with us and leave with a box filled with goodies, and fun adventure to remember.

Address

101 Ridge Street
Saint George, SC
29477

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18439311021

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