The Museum of the Colleton County Historical & Preservation
Society Experience life in the summer home of a 19th century
planter.
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The Bedon-Lucas House, listed as one of the eleven most endangered
historic properties
in the state in 1995, was constructed ca. 1829 by N. Y. Perry. It
was sold to Richard Bedon and in 1845, he donated the front of his
property to the city for a public park for which it is still used
today. It was to this site that the Little Library building was
moved from the lot on which St. Jude's Episcopal Church now stands.
The
house was later purchased by Clarence Lucas, and it was from the Lucas
estate that the Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society
bought the house in September 1996.
The Bedon-Lucas House is one of the key historic properties of
the Walterboro Historic District. This Federal raised cottage features
a five bay facade
with a centered doorway. The piazza is distinguished by six large
tapered columns which were later additions. A gold fish pond, fashionable
in Walterboro during the early part of this century, was placed
in the front garden.
Today the house is beautifully furnished with fine
antiques and other period pieces.
The house may be rented for special occasions, such as weddings,
receptions, business meetings and other functions. The Society continues
its efforts, carefully preserving the unique character, history,
and life of this historical landmark.
Hours
1pm to 4pm
Open Thur-Sat March thru November
Admission
$3.00 - Adults
$2.00 - Seniors and Students
Group rates available
205 Church Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
1-843-549-9633
in the state in 1995, was constructed ca. 1829 by N. Y. Perry. It
was sold to Richard Bedon and in 1845, he donated the front of his
property to the city for a public park for which it is still used
today. It was to this site that the Little Library building was
moved from the lot on which St. Jude's Episcopal Church now stands.
The
house was later purchased by Clarence Lucas, and it was from the Lucas
estate that the Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society
bought the house in September 1996.
facade
with a centered doorway. The piazza is distinguished by six large
tapered columns which were later additions. A gold fish pond, fashionable
in Walterboro during the early part of this century, was placed
in the front garden.
pieces.
The house may be rented for special occasions, such as weddings,
receptions, business meetings and other functions. The Society continues
its efforts, carefully preserving the unique character, history,
and life of this historical landmark.
Hours
1pm to 4pm
