the friends

of the florence museum
The Women’s Museum Auxiliary was organized in 1954 and served for many years as the primary support organization for the Florence Museum. Setting the standard for involvement in museum activities, this organization was the precursor to the Friends of the Florence Museum.

In 1976, The Friends of the Florence Museum was organized to assist the museum’s director for opening receptions and related museum activities. The group was formally incorporated as the Friends of the Florence Museum as a South Carolina Nonprofit corporation. For 30 years, the Friends have played a vital role in the museum serving as docents, event coordinators and organizing fundraising activities.

In honor of their 30th anniversary, the Friends of the Florence Museum published the Party Palette, a cookbook featuring recipes, historical information and works of art. The Party Palette can be purchased by calling the Florence Museum.

The Mission of the Friends

Established in 1976, the Friends of the Florence Museum is an organization committed to serving the Florence Museum.  The Friends promote interest in the museum through volunteer services, educational programs and fundraising projects.

Friends Sponsored Events

The Friends 5k

The Friends are pleased to announce the running of the Friends 5k. This road race promotes the Florence Museum and raises funds to bring quality, educational programming to our children of the Pee Dee region. The USATF-Certified course begins and ends at the Florence Museum’s front entrance, winding through the neighboring streets of Franklin, Jackson, Madison, and Graham.

Please check back in Oct-November for registration information.