Beech Island Historical Society
Beech Island Historical Society (BIHS) is a non-profit historical society and museum dedicated to the history of Beech Island, and its county, Aiken County, both of which are situated in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It dates from 1985. Further out, Fort Gordon is 14 mi away.
A museum inside Beech Island
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–93°, and about 86 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
North Augusta is the nearest base
North Augusta is 8 miles northwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–77°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) has airline service, about 6 miles from Beech Island Historical Society.
Established in 1985
Beech Island Historical Society dates from 1985. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Here are the months at Beech Island Historical Society, with their weather.
Beech Island Historical Society
Beech Island Historical Society (BIHS) is a non-profit historical society and museum dedicated to the history of Beech Island, and its county, Aiken County, both of which are situated in the U.S. state of South Carolina.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1985
Where to stay near Beech Island Historical Society
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Augusta (113) and Aiken (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Beech Island Historical Society | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Island | in town | — | 1 1 RV park | 1,578 | $117K | — |
| Augusta | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 113 87 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 206,559 | $179K | — |
| Aiken | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 22 14 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 33,808 | $287K | D |
| North Augusta | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 26,982 | $234K | — |
| Clearwater | 5 mi north | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 motels | 3,319 | $158K | — |
| Martinez | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 3 hotels | 33,750 | $246K | — |
| Grovetown | 18 mi west | 30 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,939 | $254K | A |
| Gloverville | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,505 | $90K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Also within 70 miles are these.
114 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
63 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium
25 mi Stadium & arenaJames Brown Arena
68 mi National ParkCongaree National Park288K visitors a year
55 mi LakeLake Murray69 mi LakeAlcohol and Drug Abuse Lake
50 mi National Historic SiteNinety Six National Historic Site123K visitors a year
63 mi Stadium & arenaColonial Life ArenaPhoto credits
Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · James Brown Arena: Thomson200, CC0 · Congaree National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Lake Murray: Greygh0st at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ninety Six National Historic Site: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Life Arena: Dfscgt21, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions before you go
Is Beech Island Historical Society in Beech Island?
Yes. It’s inside Beech Island, SC.
When is the best time to visit Beech Island Historical Society?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 67–77°.
What is the closest airport to Beech Island Historical Society?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Savannah Hilton Head (SAV), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near Beech Island Historical Society?
Augusta (12 mi, 113 places to stay), Aiken (12 mi, 22 places to stay) and North Augusta (8 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips from Beech Island
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.