We are a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to restoring, preserving, and interpreting Pendleton's rich history.  We lovingly care for historic properties and enthusiastically tell their stories as we share our area’s diverse history and culture.
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Come explore our history-rich town! As you stroll and drive through this picturesque area, you’ll see why the Pendleton Historic District and our historic house museums are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
Enjoy Historic House Tours!
A docent will welcome and guide you through the house as you learn about past residents as well as their furnishings, clothing, and ways of life. Just like in the past, neither of our historic homes has modern heat or air conditioning! Be sure to dress for the weather to assure your comfort. No reservation is needed for walk-up tours! Ashtabula is open for walk-up tours every Thursday at 10am and every Sunday at 2pm. Woodburn is open for walk-up tours every Sunday at 3:30pm. Additional tours at both houses for groups of five or more can be arranged three or more days in advance depending on volunteer tour guide availability. Please call (864) 646-7249 or email us pendleton.hf@gmail.com for more information. Tours are $10 for ages 12 and up; $5 for ages 6-11; free for children ages 5 and under. Cash or check only, please. The fee will be collected at the time of your tour.

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Stop by the Visitor Center located in the Guard House at the historic Pendleton Town Square. As volunteer availability allows, we strive to be open Wednesday through Saturday afternoons. Inside you’ll find information about places to visit in our Lake Hartwell Country area, local history books to purchase, and a few displays showcasing aspects of Pendleton days gone by. 

Volunteer Opportunities
Help us share Pendleton’s rich history as a volunteer. We have a variety of roles that include giving tours, welcoming visitors, helping with events, grounds and building maintenance, and taking care of behind-the-scenes tasks. For more information, please contact us at 864-646-7249 or pendleton.hf@gmail.com.

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