The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum are partnering with five of Aiken’s historic houses of worship to open their doors to the public. From noon to 5 pm on Friday, December 12, the following sites will take part in a Historic Houses of Worship Tour: the Adath Yeshurun Synagogue, old St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, St. John’s Methodist Church, St. Gerard Roman Catholic Church, and St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. These five sites will welcome visitors to explore their sites and learn tidbits of history about their organizations.

Tickets are $10/person for Friends of the ACHM members and $15/person for non-Friends members. All proceeds benefit the Aiken County Historical Museum.

There is an optional lecture at 11 am at the Aiken County Historical Museum by local historian Linda Johnson. She will give a 30-minute presentation on the development of the city of Aiken in regard to its religious sites. 

Be sure to pick up your physical tickets at the Aiken County Historical Museum between 10 am and 2 pm on Friday, December 12^th. These tickets will have special notes and restrictions about each site. You will also need to present this ticket at each site to gain entry.