Belton
Area Museum Association
100 North Main Street
Belton,
South Carolina 29627
| Mission Statement: The Belton Area Museum Association's purpose is to collect, exhibit, preserve, and interpret the artifacts, sites, antiquities, and genealogical, archival, cultural, and natural history of Belton, SC, Anderson, SC, and the State of South Carolina. BAMA also provides cultural enrichment, intellectual stimulation, learning opportunities, and activities to increase the appreciation of the traditional, visual, and performing arts. |
Heritage Days Photos (taken Oct. 1 - 3, 2009)
Photos from the 2009 Standpipe Heritage & Arts Festival (120 Photos)
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5th Annual Heritage Days
Details & List of 2009 Artisans with Locations The 5th Annual Heritage Days Education Days will be held at the Historic Belton Train Depot on Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2, 2009, for area school children and home schoolers in grades 2 - 5. Traditional folk artists and historical re-enactors will demonstrate the skills necessary for pioneer survival, giving students hands-on experiences with living history. The Fifth Annual Heritage Days at the Depot will be open to the public on the green space of the Historic Belton Train Depot on October 3, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Twelve traditional skills artisans will demonstrate their timeless crafts, offering hands-on instruction and activities to enjoy, and making history come alive. Heritage skills artisans who will demonstrate their crafts will include but are not limited to the following: an Appalachian storyteller, a Cooper (barrel maker), a Decoy Carver, a Clockmaker, a Weaver, a Game Master, a Cherokee Indian Pine Needle Basket Weaver, a Glass Blower, a Miller, a Quilter, a Cast Net Weaver, and a Civil War Musician. An additional 10 juried traditional skills craftsmen will also provide demonstrations and offer their products for sale. For additional information, please contact The Belton Museums at 864 338-7400.
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Contact
Shirah Heller,
Depot Director/Museum Curator
Belton Area Museum Association
100 North Main Street
Belton, SC 29627
Phone: 338-7400
beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net
Museum hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wednesdays - Saturdays)