Historical museum hosts exhibit of Pickens, Calhoun belongings

The Washington Historical Museum is having a special exhibit of the personal belongings of Andrew Pickens and John C. Calhoun, two historic figures from South Carolina, through April 30.

The exhibit includes the couch on which John C. Calhoun was carried into the United States Senate for the last time. The couch has never been seen in public.

Other items in the exhibit include personal things which belonged to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

The exhibit is on loan from Dr. Tim Drake of Clemson University.

Admission to the museum is $3.00 for adults; $2.00 for children ages 6-12; and free for those under five years old.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The facility is closed on Mondays and major holidays.

Andrew Pickens (1739-1817) gained fame for his leadership in the American Revolution including the Battle of Kettle Creek. However, it is his peacemaking between the Indians and settlers for which he is best remembered.

John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) was Secretary of War from 1817 to 1825; Vice-President of the United States, 1825-1832; and Secretary of State, 1844-1845. He is best remembered for the rallying cries of states rights and nullification.

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