{"id":650850,"date":"2026-10-19T07:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T07:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/650850\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T07:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T07:10:24","slug":"art-faith-and-history-museum-opens-in-marion-showcasing-armstrong-williams-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/650850\/","title":{"rendered":"Art, Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, showcasing Armstrong Williams collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE)  \u2014 After more than 30 years of collecting, Armstrong Williams is opening a new museum in Marion that brings art, faith, and history together under one roof.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e95d4203-2879-490b-9590-8c551e9898b6-Screenshot20261017232803.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)<\/p>\n<p>The Art, Faith, and History Museum opened today and features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical items, and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/e649db97-b050-4a1a-8c98-0d006f76963e-Screenshot20261017232837.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)<\/p>\n<p>Williams said the museum will celebrate art, religious history, and cultural heritage through its collection.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dd826108-4363-429f-a115-5a7a635363b4-Screenshot20261017232826.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)<\/p>\n<p>For Williams, the museum is also rooted in his upbringing and the role the church played in his life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis church was everything in our life. And I want you to know, the first piece that was hung in this museum was the 500 year old Christ. First thing hung,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n<p>The collection also includes a tribute to the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to Williams.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpde.com\/news\/local\/democratic-senate-nominee-annie-andrews-rallies-in-florence-ahead-of-early-voting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE: Democratic Senate nominee Annie Andrews rallies in Florence ahead of early voting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6239d6ae-2e14-40d9-b3b9-2fa8adc795a8-Screenshot20261017232901.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Art Faith and History Museum opens in Marion, South Carolina, on 10\/17\/2026, showcasing more than 30 years of collecting by Armstrong Williams. The museum features about 70 pieces, including religious artwork, historical artifacts and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology, bringing art, faith and history together under one roof. (Credit: Kara Riskus\/WPDE)<\/p>\n<p>Williams said he hopes the museum will give future generations a place to learn, explore, and find inspiration through art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MARION COUNTY, S.C. 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