Things to do while you visit
Sightseeing
H Cooper Black Park covers 7,000 acres full of 20+ miles of trails and sand roads for horseback riding and a ample amount of equestrian facilities including stables, kennels, corrals, and arenas.
You can take a ride or go for a walk around Goose Pond at sunrise or sunset and catch a glimpse of the peaceful view.
Picnic at the peaceful picnic shelter Wood Duck Pond.
It also includes 3 ponds for fishing as well as dog training.
2 fields available for retriever training as well as competitions-some of national prominence.
Hunting is available at the park during season. Deer, turkey and other small game may be hunted if there are no events being held at the park.
H COOPER BLACK PARK
H Cooper Black Park covers 7,000 acres full of 20+ miles of trails and sand roads for horseback riding and a ample amount of equestrian facilities including stables, kennels, corrals, and arenas.
You can take a ride or go for a walk around Goose Pond at sunrise or sunset and catch a glimpse of the peaceful view.
Picnic at the peaceful picnic shelter Wood Duck Pond.
It also includes 3 ponds for fishing as well as dog training.
2 fields available for retriever training as well as competitions-some of national prominence.
Hunting is available at the park during season. Deer, turkey and other small game may be hunted if there are no events being held at the park.
Take you boat down the river at Society Hill Boat Launch. You can also go fishing on the river.
Society Hill Boat Launch, Society Hill, SC
599 North Main StreetTake you boat down the river at Society Hill Boat Launch. You can also go fishing on the river.
Cheraw State Park has so much to offer!
You can have a picnic with a view of the lake while your little ones can play on the playground equipment or even the volleyball court. You can rent a fishing boat, pedal boat, canoe, or kayak for a day out on the lake, or even take the family swimming in the designated swimming area anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For the ones to small to swim they will enjoy playing in the sandy beach area watching their siblings enjoy a swim. Another favorite feature is the trails. You can go for along walk on the bridge and through the trail and see wildlife such as turtles, fish, squirrels, and more, or even go hiking or biking on the several other available trails.
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Cheraw Állami Park
100 State Park RdCheraw State Park has so much to offer!
You can have a picnic with a view of the lake while your little ones can play on the playground equipment or even the volleyball court. You can rent a fishing boat, pedal boat, canoe, or kayak for a day out on the lake, or even take the family swimming in the designated swimming area anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For the ones to small to swim they will enjoy playing in the sandy beach area watching their siblings enjoy a swim. Another favorite feature is the trails. You can go for along walk on the bridge and through the trail and see wildlife such as turtles, fish, squirrels, and more, or even go hiking or biking on the several other available trails.
Museums
Marlboro County’s Museum Complex features five properties in downtown Bennettsville: the Historical Museum, the Jennings-Brown House, the Bennettsville Female Academy, the Medical Museum, and the Printing Museum.Museum
The Historical Museum, headquarters for the complex, is located at 123 South Marlboro Street, in a beautiful Victorian home built in 1902. This facility features exhibits permanent and changing exhibits including Native American and Civil War artifacts, a military room, and more.
Also in the main museum is a gift shop where you will find books about Marlboro County’s history, notecards and postcards, and items created by local artisans.
The Jennings-Brown House is one of the most historic homes in Bennettsville. Built in 1826 by one of the town’s first physicians, Dr. E.W. Jones, it takes its name from the Dr. J. Beaty Jennings and J.J. Brown families, who lived there 1854-1902 and 1930-1968, respectively. During the Civil War, Union Army Maj. Gen. Frank P. Blair used the home as his headquarters when his 17th Army Corps captured Bennettsville on March 6, 1865. The Jennings-Brown House has been restored to represent life in the mid-1850s.
The Bennettsville Female Academy, adjacent to the Jennings-Brown House, was a private school for girls from 1833 to 1881. It is furnished as a mid-19th century school house.
The Medical Museum, housed in Dr. J.F. Kinney’s former medical office next to the main museum, is dedicated to the medical history of Marlboro County with examples of examination rooms through time, interesting and unique medical instruments, and portraits of many leading Marlboro physicians.
The Marlboro County Printing Museum allows visitors to follow the evolution of printing and newspapers from earliest times to the present.
The main museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday, and other times by appointment. Tours of the other facilities may be arranged through the main museum. For more information, please contact:
Ms. Lynn McQueen
Museum and Cultural Affairs Director
P. O. Box 419
Bennettsville, SC 29512
Telephone: 843-479-5624
Email: lmcqueen@marlborocounty.sc.gov
Marlboro County Historical Museum
123 South Marlboro StreetMarlboro County’s Museum Complex features five properties in downtown Bennettsville: the Historical Museum, the Jennings-Brown House, the Bennettsville Female Academy, the Medical Museum, and the Printing Museum.Museum
The Historical Museum, headquarters for the complex, is located at 123 South Marlboro Street, in a beautiful Victorian home built in 1902. This facility features exhibits permanent and changing exhibits including Native American and Civil War artifacts, a military room, and more.
Also in the main museum is a gift shop where you will find books about Marlboro County’s history, notecards and postcards, and items created by local artisans.
The Jennings-Brown House is one of the most historic homes in Bennettsville. Built in 1826 by one of the town’s first physicians, Dr. E.W. Jones, it takes its name from the Dr. J. Beaty Jennings and J.J. Brown families, who lived there 1854-1902 and 1930-1968, respectively. During the Civil War, Union Army Maj. Gen. Frank P. Blair used the home as his headquarters when his 17th Army Corps captured Bennettsville on March 6, 1865. The Jennings-Brown House has been restored to represent life in the mid-1850s.
The Bennettsville Female Academy, adjacent to the Jennings-Brown House, was a private school for girls from 1833 to 1881. It is furnished as a mid-19th century school house.
The Medical Museum, housed in Dr. J.F. Kinney’s former medical office next to the main museum, is dedicated to the medical history of Marlboro County with examples of examination rooms through time, interesting and unique medical instruments, and portraits of many leading Marlboro physicians.
The Marlboro County Printing Museum allows visitors to follow the evolution of printing and newspapers from earliest times to the present.
The main museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday, and other times by appointment. Tours of the other facilities may be arranged through the main museum. For more information, please contact:
Ms. Lynn McQueen
Museum and Cultural Affairs Director
P. O. Box 419
Bennettsville, SC 29512
Telephone: 843-479-5624
Email: lmcqueen@marlborocounty.sc.gov
Playground
This little park is walking distance from the house. Its a great small place for kids to play and even have a snack. It also has some historical items from the war in front of it. The playground is fenced in so no worry of little ones running off.
Memorial Park
299 South Main StreetThis little park is walking distance from the house. Its a great small place for kids to play and even have a snack. It also has some historical items from the war in front of it. The playground is fenced in so no worry of little ones running off.
Nascar Racing
Enjoy a weekend at the track with your whole crew! Darlington Raceway offers special family packages to accommodate your entire crew for a weekend of fun at the track. Whether it’s seeing your favorite driver, enjoying the sights and sounds of live racing action, the track has something to offer the entire family.
Stop by the Darlington Raceway museum and gift shop to learn about NASCAR's most historic track and take a look through the National Motorsports Press Association exhibit to brush up on your NASCAR knowledge.
Stop by the midway to catch all of our fun race weekend entertainment such as our dance groups, DJs and explore our photo opportunities at all of our memorable photo stops!
Be sure to add one of their Pre-Race Experience passes to your race weekend ticket - a pass gives you the opportunity to sign your name on our historic start/finish line and walk the track Too Tough To Tame!
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Darlington Raceway LLC
1301 Harry Byrd HwyEnjoy a weekend at the track with your whole crew! Darlington Raceway offers special family packages to accommodate your entire crew for a weekend of fun at the track. Whether it’s seeing your favorite driver, enjoying the sights and sounds of live racing action, the track has something to offer the entire family.
Stop by the Darlington Raceway museum and gift shop to learn about NASCAR's most historic track and take a look through the National Motorsports Press Association exhibit to brush up on your NASCAR knowledge.
Stop by the midway to catch all of our fun race weekend entertainment such as our dance groups, DJs and explore our photo opportunities at all of our memorable photo stops!
Be sure to add one of their Pre-Race Experience passes to your race weekend ticket - a pass gives you the opportunity to sign your name on our historic start/finish line and walk the track Too Tough To Tame!
Golf
Moree's Cheraw Country Club offers an 18 hole, Par 72 course originally designed by Donald Ross in 1924, which is open year round to the public. They provide golfers an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely round of golf at a great rate. With their wonderful southern climate we can offer play nearly everyday of the year. It is located across from the Cheraw State Park. The Country Club is ideal for all age groups and any skillset. The golf course is challenging but not to the point where it is frustrating.
Cheraw Country Club
2431 Old Cash RoadMoree's Cheraw Country Club offers an 18 hole, Par 72 course originally designed by Donald Ross in 1924, which is open year round to the public. They provide golfers an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely round of golf at a great rate. With their wonderful southern climate we can offer play nearly everyday of the year. It is located across from the Cheraw State Park. The Country Club is ideal for all age groups and any skillset. The golf course is challenging but not to the point where it is frustrating.