Mourning Hour: Mourning in the Victorian Age

Name: Mourning Hour: Mourning in the Victorian Age
Start: 2025-10-16T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 122 N Washington St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

122 N Washington St, Sumter, SC, United States, South Carolina 29150 | Sumter, SC

Step back into the Victorian era and uncover the rituals, symbolism, and social expectations surrounding death and grief. This unique program features a special pop-up exhibit with artifacts from the museum’s collection.
The evening begins in McKenzie Hall with an intimate look at mourning objects, then continues with a guided mourning exhibit and display at the historic Williams-Brice House.
🍷 Light hors d'oeuvres, wine, and cheese will be served.
🎟 Tickets: $10 Members | $15 Public