About the Fountain Inn Museum
Established in 2007, the Fountain Inn Museum is a nonprofit organization focused on preserving the history, heritage, and culture of small town Upcountry South Carolina. We have made it our mission to serve our community, and to provide educational opportunities to our visitors. With this in mind, we pay special attention to the development of Fountain Inn and Greenville and Laurens Counties and seek to find innovative ways to share insights from the past.
With visitors from China to Germany and more than half the states in the United States, the Fountain Inn Museum is playing an integral part in the revitalization of our central business district. The museum has become a must-see venue to visitors and residents alike. With a growing restaurant and retail base, the museum joins such attractions as the Younts Center for the Performing Arts, the Fountain Inn Farmers Market, the Summer Concert Series, Christmas Inn Our Town and much more to create an exciting destination not seen in many communities our size.
Exhibits
- Cherokee Lands
- Revolutionary War
- Backcountry Settlement
- An Agricultural Lifestyle
- Early Industry
- Confederate States of America
- The Railroad
- Churches & Public Education
- Early Businesses
- Textile History
- Robert Quillen
- "Peg Leg" Bates
Our Staff
Chloe Zivitski-Managing Director
Chloe Zivitski, growing up in and around Founatin Inn, holds a deep connection to the local community and a passion for preserving its rich history. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from USC Upstate, which equipped her with a profound understanding of human behavior and social dynamics. Chloe's academic journey ignited her strong commitment to documenting and safeguarding the community's heritage, especially during times of change. With her academic background and sincere dedication, Chloe aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts of preserving Fountain Inn's cultural legacy for future generations to cherish and appreciate.
Masie Hollingsworth - Docent
Fountain Inn Museum Outreach
20,000
People reached annually
$1.6M
Funding raised for the Jones Mill Project
$75,000
To keep the museum open and staffed
1000
Students Learning About Local History
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