The Kaminski House, built in the late 1760s, located on a bluff overlooking the Sampit River in the historic district of Georgetown, South Carolina was passed through the generations from one marriage to another until the house was purchased in 1931 by Mayor Harold Kaminski. After Harold's death, his wife Julia gave the house to the City of Georgetown in memory of her husband and his mother Rose Baum Kaminski in 1972, where it was then slated to become a museum.
The Kaminski House Museum sits on a bluff and is furnished with the antiques collected by the Kaminski family. There are many pieces collected from the 1400s; in the dining room, the Chippendale dining room suit, crafted in the 15th century, is displayed with fine china and silver. Among the collection is a Spanish wedding chest that dates back to this era.
Much of the museum has been left intact, the floors and moldings are original. Visitors are welcome to tour the Kaminski House Museum. Tours are from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The guided tour takes about 45 minutes. There is a nominal fee. Many guests enjoy picnicking out on the lawn, and to stand on the observation deck to look out over Georgetown. Though the Kaminski House Museum is not available for special events, the lawn and Rainey park can be rented for weddings and other special occasions. For more information about the Kaminski House Museum please call the office; the number is 843-546-7706.
