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Located in the museum is its collections room, a climate- and humidity-controlled space with no natural light, is a treasure trove of donated items with a connection to Upstate or South Carolina history, such as sewing machines, doll houses, a Dixie Drive-In sign, various textiles, furniture and a horse-drawn hearse. 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