January 14 – February 22, 2025
Exhibit Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Exhibit Address
Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery
210 West Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29341
A Family-Friendly Exhibition
that Immerses You in the Story of Gaffney’s Past
and the Innovation of Gaffney’s Future!
LOCAL
GAFFNEY EXHIBIT
BE IMMERSED IN THE STORY OF GAFFNEY’S PAST AND ENGAGED IN THE INNOVATION OF GAFFNEY’S FUTURE!
TRAVELING SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEM OF SMALL TOWN INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERICA!
COMMUNITY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
EXPLORE HOW INNOVATION IS USED THROUGHOUT THE GAFFNEY COMMUNITY!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
January
14th
GRAND OPENING DAY
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
8:30am – 5:00pm
18th
SATURDAY INNOVATION STATION
Ferry Boat Innovation – From Colonial to Robotic!
Throughout the colonial backcountry, ferries were used to transport goods and people across rivers. Come design and build your own ferry to transport goods across a simulated body of water. Then, use DC motors and the Sphero Bolt robot to add propulsion and steering to your ferry!
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
9:00am – 4:00pm
18th, 21st, 23rd
Mark Twain’s Take on
the Industrial Revolution in Gaffney
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
18th: 3:00pm-4:00pm
21st and 23rd: 4:00pm-5:00pm
25th
SATURDAY INNOVATION STATION
Learn to Build – Automated Plant Watering System
Gaffney is home to many beautiful parks, farmers, and nature enthusiasts! Come build an Automated Plant Watering System to grow anything from flowers to peaches! In this build, you’ll learn how to use a Raspberry Pi Pico (circuit board), water pump, and sensors!
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
9:00am – 4:00pm
25th
Communal Pen – Writing Workshop
Meet at Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery – Leave to Cherokee County Public Library
10:00am – 2:00pm
RSVP REQUIRED
February
1st
SATURDAY INNOVATION STATION
T-Bridge Construction Challenge
Gaffney’s T-Bridge provides a critical safety route for emergency personnel to cross over the railroad tracks if a train is passing. Come design and build your own bridge! How much weight will your bridge hold?
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
9:00am – 4:00pm
6th
Peach-Powered Science Spectacular (1st Grade)
Gaffney Board of Public Works Peachoid Water Tower
10:00am – 2:00pm
Limited to Pre-Registered 1st Grade Classes within Cherokee County
8th
Dr. Carmen Harris
Putting Together a Timeline of Gaffney’s History
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
10:00am – 1:00pm
8th
SATURDAY INNOVATION STATION
Spark! of Inspiration: LEDs to Build Community!
Come explore and innovate with LEDs! From fire truck sirens and traffic lights, to Christmas lights and shop signs, show up and imagine how you can use LEDs to make our community a brighter place!
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
2:00pm – 4:00pm
11th
National Inventor’s Day
Cherokee County Museum
3:30pm – 5:00pm
15th
SATURDAY INNOVATION STATION
Main Street Entrepreneurship Challenge
Come create and imagine what you can add to our beautiful Historic Main Street!
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
9:00am – 4:00pm
22nd
INNOVATE MAIN STREET
BGEN – Business Generator
11:00am-3:00pm
Schedule Your Field Trip or Group Tour Today!
COMING SOON
IN 2025