Belton Area Museum Association
100 North Main Street
Belton, South Carolina  29627

Mission Statement:  The Belton Area Museum Association's purpose is to collect, exhibit, preserve, and interpret the artifacts, sites, antiquities, and genealogical, archival, cultural, and natural history of Belton, SC, Anderson, SC, and the State of South Carolina.  BAMA also provides cultural enrichment, intellectual stimulation, learning opportunities, and activities to increase the appreciation of the traditional, visual, and performing arts.

Heritage Day Photos!
October 1 - 3, 2009

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The Artisans & Students
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Glass blower Mike Green makes a miniature pitcher for students to take back to their classes.

With the assistance of Belton Elementary students, Ernie Mills curves the bottom of a hand-made decoy.

Nancy Basket explains the stories behind the traditional baskets woven by the Cherokees.

Cast Net Weaver Joseph Legree demonstrates his craft for students.

A student from Honea Path Elementary learns to cast a handmade fish net.

Quilter Jackie Patton shows students how to sew.

Cooper Doug Nesbit puts together a barrel with the help of Belton Elementary students.

Weaver Parker Brown-Nesbit shows students how to weave.

Civil War Musician Philip Cheney sings "Goober Peas" with the help of students attending Heritage Days.

Storyteller Thom Bristow regales the students with Jack Tales.

Clockmaker Tom Benko answers student questions about gears and weights found on pendulum clocks.

Students sift grits with the help of Alan Warner, Master Miller.

 

 

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