A small museum in Greenville, SC, but staffed by volunteers with amazing knowledge. On learning we would be going to the Hunley Museum in Charleston, one of the gentlemen gave us first hand information about the raising of the Hunley. A lovely little museum. read more

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The house is packed with Civil War memorabilia, military gear, photos, etc. Everything is amazingly high quality. There is something for everyone - from muskets to dresses, and medical instruments to cannons. Very clean, very well-run, and the volunteer was great. You may need 2-3 visits to see everything. Free admission; no pressure to donate. read more

It's a controversial museum dedicated to the war of rebellion . The history of this war is just as contentious and divisive today as it probably was 150 years ago . Should we erase our ugly past ? While this is certainly a hot topic debate , this museum respectfully presents information that outlines the facts of that time . Lots of artifacts , clothing displays and informative markers . There is also an archive room . The volunteers are knowledgeable and provide unique tidbits of information as you explore the museum. Signing the guest book I was surprised to see visitors from all over the world . The museum is donation based and has a parking lot behind the museum and also street parking . read more

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Very interesting look at civil war history. Gives a great perspective on what really happened and the people involved. The staff of volunteers were very helpful and informative. It's a quick tour and well worth the time, and it's free. read more

Fun Museum. Welcoming atmosphere. Enjoyed all artifacts. Intrigued by the gun collection. Excellent book selection at reasonable prices.

Most friendly volunteers! So much information! My children 11,8,5 loved it too. It wasn't busy so the kind volunteer took us on a private tour full of interesting facts. read more

If you are interested in history then, you have to come here. This was once a house, now it is a confederate museum. You can park on the right in a big vacant parking lot or you can actually walk to this museum from Falls Park. Admission is free. But I did see a donation box in the middle of the room. They have lots of civil war items and memorabilia in here from Confederate States of America. However, they mostly have Civil War items from South Carolina. On one wall they have pictures of all 48 Generals from South Carolina. I saw a canon in here along with several guns from the mid 1800"s. About the guns, well, the person giving the your said they were all made from other countries. They have a big piano-organ in here too. That's right, a big piano that with one step on a pedal converts it into an organ. The tour guide said around December of every year they have Christmas in Dixie an some musician comes here to play it. They have confederate money in here also which is for sale. I also saw a room with doctors tools from the Civil War era in here. I could spend hours In here looking at this stuff, reading and talking to the tour guide. My tour guide was nice and friendly. I was lucky in getting the best tour guide that I think that works here. One important thing is that all tour guides are volunteers. Ask for the tour guide that wears a dress lol. read more

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Stopped by here because it was free and we were in the neighborhood My husband and I were surprised by how much we learned in our hour long visit there. Very educational with a ton of relics on display. The staff was knowledgeable and seem to really enjoy what they do. We left with some print outs of information about various topics which are free. As others have stated, this is a history museum and not a covert racist museum. Information is plentiful on African-American soldiers that fought for the confederacy in this museum. All should feel welcome. read more

I have been to multiple Confederate monuments this was the 1st museum and I loved it. Wonderful place to share HISTORY read more

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Amazing museum. You may or may not agree with everything in this place ... but it is a part of our US history.

What can you say about preserving history in these strange times? There seems to be a pretty clear divide for some between what should be preserved and what should be erased. Either way, history in context should always be an important connection to the past. This small, yet extensive and comprehensive, museum is one of those places where you can learn about the past. This museum neither glorifies or vilifies the Confederacy. There are displays of weapons and flags. There are sections on the Homefront. This place is also a library and archive. A must visit for both enthusiasts and those learning about the bitter past of the United States. The people who run this place are on hand and are there to explain, discuss, and point out the value of history. read more

One of the best Museums I have been to...wonderful history and artifacts... love it!!!!! it's a true history lesson. Go and visit if you are in South Carolina. They exist only on donations so please donate. Keep this wonderful museum open. Don't let the politicians shut it down read more

Took my son here on a little "date" and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The owners do a great job of running this place and it's very clean and well kept, despite all of the old items in it! There were only a few other visitors in there, so it was easy to navigate. Lots of cool items and articles, almost as like you were there back when it happened. It's amazing how time has evolved, and if you're a history buff or southerner, it'd be a great place to really brush up on your heritage. I am from the north, but I was still amazed at the vast selection of guns, uniforms and more. Definitely will go back when we have more time on our hands. Cheers! read more

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Was a great way to spend the morning. The collection was impressive. The people there were very knowledgeable and not pushy. You can wander through it your own pace but they were more than happy to answer any questions or comments. A lot of free literature was available. And we loved the chance to be hands on with some of the collection. That made and impression on our concept if they actual times and experiences if they era. ​​​ read more

This place is great archive of Confederate exhibits and memorabilia. The museum is located in a home off the main street towards the highway. It was easy to find with the cannons and Battle Flag of the Confederacy out in front. The home was filled with a treasure trove of weapons, photographs, uniforms, etc, each one with it's own story. It was a shame so much of it was crammed in such a small place. It sort of takes away from the uniqueness of each piece. The reason I am giving the place 3 stars instead of 5 is because of an interesting incident that happened when we walked into this place. A young couple was just thanking the curator about the tour he gave them. They walked out and my father and law and I were the only ones in the museum. About 15 minutes later a family walks in the door with some young kids in tow. The curator lightens up and asks them if they would like a tour of the place. We were never asked for a tour. When we were walking out, my father in law donated a few dollars, I did not. I do not think I will come back, and that's unfortunate because I would like to take my son back here someday. read more

Never, ever in my wildest dreams would I have imagined such a wondrous historical gem in such a seemingly Leave it to Beaver-esque neighborhood. For over two hours we were personally guided through this museums astounding collection of American Civil War-era paraphenalia, regalia, and holycrapwhatisthatalia by a descendant of an American Civil War Soldier. Normally a potentially creepy situation, this place was conversely abuzz with goings-ons, tours, and discussions in every corner from excited people enthusiastic about the war's history as well as South Carolina's role in it. I learned so much in those two hours that years of high school tutelage couldn't possibly have touched upon and I was begging for more. If you're a history buff, you DEFINITELY have to come here. If you're not, you should come anyway and you might surprise yourself by what you learn! read more

HERITAGE NOT HATRED! First of all let's deal with the real. When I first asked my husband if he wanted to attend this museum with me, he immediately said no, so I told him that he could just drop me off. He would not consider this so he agreed to go. When I asked him why he did not want to go initially, he could not give me an acceptable answer. He admitted that his response was largely due to media influence. I appreciated his honesty and did not pursue the matter further. So today was the big day and I was very excited because I had been looking forward to this visit for several weeks. I had chosen not to see the museum in Columbia because I thought that this one would offer a more intimate experience and I was right. It was awesome! As you enter this little museum through the rear, you immediately encounter a wall of photos of Confederate soldiers. On three separate walls, there were photos of the Greenville soldiers, Carolina soldiers and soldiers from other states. There is a lot to take in. I really like studying the faces of the soldiers and reading their stories whenever possible. On your left is a library of books and research materials so if you needed to do some research or get more information, you could inquire of the men in the library. From the looks of this museum, the people who work and hang out here really eat and breath their history. While we spent most of the time just wandering and looking at the various displays, our tour guide was right there giving us detailed information about what we were seeing and answering our questions. He was very knowledgeable and gave great information that I would not have really thought to ask about. The men who run this museum are very passionate about their heritage and history. I was very impressed with the various collections, (weapons, uniforms, medical supplies, the first prosthetic leg lost in war, Confederate money, supply kits etc.) The items were carefully displayed in plexi-glass, (which made it difficult to take pictures), along with detailed descriptions. The museum did a great job of including information about the black and Native American soldiers who also fought with the Confederate Army. In addition, there was plenty of written information on slavery, Lincoln, black Confederates and several other issues that you may want to explore further. This material was absolutely free. One of the special exhibits was the inclusion of information regarding Ms Mattie Clyburn Rice, the oldest living daughter of a Confederate soldier until her death in 2012. Her father was a black Confederate soldier and she was formally recognized by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. I was very impressed with this museum and will definitely return when I am again in the area. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone who needs, wants or simply desires to know more about the Civil War and the Confederate Army. If I had to write a college paper on this subject, I would start at this museum. Oh yeah, my husband had a great time hob-nobbing with the guys and exploring the museum. An open mind can lead to unexpected pleasures! Don't forget to leave a donation so that it can be used for expansion or furthering the exhibits and library. This experience was way better than the experience we had at the state museum which was $14 a piece. Lesson learned. read more

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DO NOT PASS THIS OPPORTUNITY and give yourself time to look at all the details. A gem of a museum stocked with amazing items such as the confederate barrel torpedo, flags, historical documents and even Southern Americana. Even more fascinating are the proprietors and attendants. I got no names but they didn't care. Within 30 seconds on entering I was greeted and engaged in a controversial conversation to stimulate my curiosity and interest in a different aspect of the conflict than I'd ever been presented anywhere else. As a visitor you must keep an open mind to the Southern side of the story that we have been denied because the winners always paint the history in their favor. Many things and thoughts here to challenge your previous understanding of this four year conflict for the right to succeed. You come away with a better understanding if you are allowed to learn new aspects of conflict that have been purpose position out of your sight. 150 years later, if you are interested enough in the conflict, you owe it to yourself to expand your perspective through scholarly research and facts. You can research in the extensive library or get a short list of books to read. Only one suggestion to the owner/operators - there is a musty, and stinky smell to the entire place. I would suggest some potpourri and a ladies touch to remove the odd smell. Open the doors and fan out the air. Obviously, do no harm to the contents or make it overwhelming. And maybe the hosts should chew a nice minty piece of gum each afternoon. Otherwise - Magnificent! read more

Don't be put off by the small exterior of this museum. Inside is crammed with artifacts of all sizes! It probably houses more relics than some of the larger, more spread-out museums around the country. It is run by volunteers. No paid staff. So if you want a tour, just ask. Otherwise, you are free to roam at will. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours. If one of the volunteers is not busy, feel free to ask any/all questions you may have. That's what they are there for. read more

Per square inch, the best and most passionately displayed museum that I have seen (and I have seen many of the most famous). Enter with an open mind, leave with an informed mind. Try it! :-) read more