This is a unique museum dedicated to the accurate portrayal of the tragic periods in American History from 1861-1865, the time of the American Civil War.  The museum is the home to numerous artifacts and displays portraying the war and home life in the South during this time in history.

The museum of the 16th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, Museum of Confederate History was established to protect, preserve and defend the memory, history and heritage of the 250,000 Confederate soldiers who died during the War Between the States.  It is focused on giving a true and accurate historical perspective of the War period in an educational manner as well as to preserve the cultural heritage and artifacts of the South.  There is an extensive research library in conjunction with the Museum.

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When the Civil War began the first reading of the secession papers was done in the Burt-Stark Mansion giving birth to the Confederacy.  For years the war ravaged the county, thousands were injured or killed and lives ruined.  Plantations were burned, livelihoods destroyed and in the end, the slaves freed.

This tragic period in history not only began at Burt-Stark Mansion but also ended here on May 2, 1865, less than a month after Lee's surrender at Appomattox, the war council of the Confederate forces met with President Jefferson Davis and disbanded the armies. Present at this meeting were cabinet members Benjamin, Mallory, Reagan and Breckinridge and five Brigade Commanders, Ferguson, Dibrell, Vaughn, Duke and Breckinridge. 

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A part of the South Carolina Aquarium, the Sea Turtle Hospital is a very important part of the conservation of this beautiful and wonderful marine creature. Sea turtles share beaches with humans on a regular basis. Partly because of their close contact to humans, the turtles sometimes become sick or injured.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has many different attractions and it has been one of the most visited vacation spots in the United States for decades. One popular destination is Ripley's Aquarium. In fact, it is one of the most visited attractions in Myrtle Beach. The aquarium is located at Broadway at the Beach and is a fun place for children and adults.

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Located on 6 Chalmers Street, one of the last cobblestone streets in Charleston, South Carolina, is a building that recalls a dark part of American history. The Old Slave Mart is the only remaining building in the United States where people bought and sold slaves, and it was once part of a much larger complex.

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One of the most recent additions to the wonderful playground of Myrtle Beach is Hard Rock Park. It is the world's first rock & roll themed amusement park, and it is great fun for people of all ages. You can find a great mix of rides, attractions, and shows at the park.

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If you're a fan of big museums, you'll love the South Carolina State Museum. This incredible Museum is housed in what was previously a Columbia Mill textile building in the late 19th century. Today it features four floors of exhibits devoted to South Carolina art, natural history, science and technology, and cultural history.

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At Rivers Bridge State Historic Site in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, visitors can explore the state’s only protected Civil War Battlefield. This is the battlefield where General Sherman’s army met its only significant Confederate resistance in South Carolina. The battle commemorated here took place February 2-3, 1865.

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