Sumter has many wonderful aspects including Shaw Air Force Base, the world famous Swan Lake Iris Gardens and a mild temperature throughout the year.
We have city/county population of over 150,000 and we are in the middle of South Carolina with beautiful beaches or the Blue Ridge Mountains within several hours drive.
Festivals and Events
Points of Interest
- Church of the Holy Cross - site of Joel Poinsett's tomb - church is an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture - Hwy 261 in Statesburg (803) 494-8101
- Sumter Gallery of Art & Patriot Hall -Both are located in the Cultural Center on Haynsworth Street
- Poinsett State Park - park contains plants, animals and terrain of both the Low Country and Up Country Hwy 521 (803) 494-8171
- Sumter County Museum and Historical & Genealogical Research Center Back Country Homestead, exhibits - Southern Mansion built in 1916, living history demonstrations, Celtic Festival in March - 122 N. Washington St. - Sumter (803) 775-0908 www.sumtercountymuseum.org
- Swan Lake Iris Gardens - 6 million Dutch and Japanese irises surround the lake - West Liberty St. - (803) 778-5434
Education
Public Schools
Sumter School District 17
Sumter School District 2
Private Schools
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier High School
Sumter Academy
Thomas Sumter Academy
Wilson Hall
Colleges & Universities
Central Carolina Technical College
Morris College
St. Leo College
Troy State University - Shaw Center
University of South Carolina - Sumter Campus
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