What: Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum
Where: 135 Dupree Place (inside historic Hopelands Gardens) Aiken, SC
Hours: September - May: Tues -Fri 2-5pm, Sat: 10-5pm, Sun 2-5pm
June - August: Saturday: 10-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm
This museum celebrates the racing tradition and Aikens role in it. 39 champion thoroughbreds - yes 39!!, have trained here and each have been immortalized in the Hall of Fame. Flat racers and steeplechase horses, from 1942-present, are featured along with photos, trophies and other memorabilia highlighting the careers of these famous race horses.
Stop by and check it out sometime! Very cool!!
Aiken Fall Steeplechase -- the chase is on!!
More info: 803-642-7631 halloffame@cityofaikensc.gov www.aikenracinghalloffame.com www.AikenIs.com
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I wasn't born here but Aiken feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?!!
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Charles Blackburn, BIC
333 Park Avenue SW - Aiken SC. 29801.
803.648.8660
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