| The "Frampton House" property
was part of an original King's Grant to the Frampton
family in the 1700s. In 1865, General Sherman's troops
burned the plantation house and all the farm buildings
that stood on this site. In 1868, John Frampton rebuilt
the present charming Lowcountry farmhouse and continued
to work the land. About 1930, major renovations were
made to the old house that included adding indoor plumbing
and electrical wiring, and applying the first thin sheetrock
or dry wall, replacing the old lath and plaster walls.
In December of 1993, Wymann Boozer, a Columbia developer,
donated the "Frampton House" to the Lowcountry
Tourism Commission for the creation of the Lowcountry
Visitor's Center and Museum thereby assuring restoration
of the old farmhouse. The preservation of the magnificent
old oaks that frame the building and the Civil War earthworks
in the backyard (erected by Robert E. Lee's troops in
defense of the important railroad supply line for the
Confederacy from Savannah to Charleston) were also guaranteed.
Today, major renovations have taken place to prepare
the "Frampton House" for resurrection and
a new life. The Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism
Commission has moved its offices into the upstairs of
the "Frampton House" and the downstairs now
serves as the Lowcountry Visitor's Center and Museum.
The front room on the ground floor offers visitors
a view of a recreated 1900s plantation house parlor
or sitting room, complete with antique furnishings.
The adjoining room features display cases from the ten
museums in the four county Lowcountry regions, and encourages
travelers to get off the interstate to see the museums
in the surrounding communities. This room also included
displays from Walterboro's South Carolina Artisans Center,
and a special display about the many major pictures
filmed in the Lowcountry.
The Center's Plantation Gift Shop offers unique souvenirs
and distinctive gifts, including many South Carolina
items. Our restrooms are always clean and we are open
seven days a week from 9-5:30. The Lowcountry Visitors
Center & Museum is located just off I-95 at Exit
33 & US 17.
We hope you enjoy your visit to South Carolina and that
you will come back to see the additional developments
at the Lowcountry Visitor's Center & Museum.
Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission
Jim Wescott, Executive Director
Post Office Box 615
Yemassee, SC 29945
Phone: (843) 717-3090 or (800) 528-6870
e-mail: come2sc@hargray.com
www.SouthCarolinaLowcountry.com
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