At the Upcountry History Museum, visitors are transported back in time as they look at both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

While the facility showcases many artifacts, there are various pieces located in its basement, and it is up to museum staff to safely store them when they are not displayed.

What’s in the basement

Located in the museum is its collections room, a climate- and humidity-controlled space with no natural light, is a treasure trove of donated items with a connection to Upstate or South Carolina history, such as sewing machines, doll houses, a Dixie Drive-In sign, various textiles, furniture and a horse-drawn hearse.

To ensure the integrity of these items, the room’s lights are off when no one is inside, an exterminator regularly treats the museum and newly donated

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