Berkeley Museum

About Us:

The Berkeley Museum is a 5600 state-of-the- art exhibit building and one of the most valuable historic assets as well as a fascinating facility that traces the area's history back 12,000 years. From the Indian residents of the Ice Age, to the famed "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion's battles during the Revolution, to the planters who settled the area, the Berkeley Museum provides an entertaining and lively perspective of Berkeley County's exciting history. In addition to the artifacts and displays, a research library and archives section is being developed. A temporary gallery is used to display works of local artists and artisans. These exhibits typically run for a period of two months.

Also, the history of the CSS David, a semi-submersible torpedo boat, is displayed. The David was constructed during the Civil War on the park grounds when the area was known as Stony Landing. The Confederate torpedo-ram David made history on the night of October 5th, 1863 when it made the first ever torpedo attack on the Union sub the New Ironsides. A replica of the CSS David is located at the Berkeley Museum

The Berkeley Museum hosts an Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show yearly around September.

The Museum is located on Stony Landing Road in Moncks Corner, adjacent to the Old Santee Canal Park. The park admission includes your visit to the Berkeley Museum. Groups of ten or more should call ahead for reservations. The park and the museum are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and on Sunday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. You may also contact the Berkeley Museum via email: berkmuseum@msn.com