Willington Bookshop

08/11/2026

Who’s joining us tomorrow to support local history in the refreshing, glorious air conditioning? Stop by, cool off, browse through our collection, and enjoy a little slice of Willington’s history without breaking a sweat.

08/09/2026

Happy National Book Lover's Day! We can't think of a better place to celebrate than in a town with four historic buildings filled with books. We can't wait to see you!

📍 1801 Morrah Bridge Road McCormick, SC 29835
🕒 11-3 Wednesday - Saturday
💕 Your purchases support local history

08/07/2026

Friday's here and so are we! Come say hi, browse our collection, and support !

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

Did you know that the buildings housing our books at the Willington Bookshop have incredible stories of their own? 📚✨

Today, we’re stepping inside the Andrews Store (our present Discovery Annex)!
Before it was filled with shelves of preloved books, it was the heartbeat of local commerce, operating as a General Store, a service station, and more for decades. Here is a look at the journey of this wonderful building from 1932 to today:

Albert Gibert built the present building for his two sons, James and John to run after they graduated from the Citadel. It included the present breezeway, but when James became manager, he tore part of the building away to create an Esso service station with a drive through for cars, and a small office building at the end which later became the post office.

The present building became a General Store. In 1932 the property was bought by Wright Andrews, Sr. who ran it until his death in 1975, after which it was leased by his wife, Hazel to Terry Silvers until 1979. Thomas and Geraldine Ware leased it until 1985. It was leased to Bobby Gene Stamps, then to James Cantrell around 1995. Cantrell ran a General Store and also a pool hall. The last occupant was John Drayton who ran it for about nine months.

The building was donated to the McCormick County Historical Commission in 2001 by Wright Andrews, Jr. It was purchased from the Commission by Willington on the Way in 2005.

07/30/2026

In honor of the Huguenot Reunion coming up this Sunday, we wanted to share a video from Faded and Forgotten History Watch the video to connect with our local roots.

We visit several sites that are significant to the history of the F...

07/24/2026

We love connecting with fellow history buffs who are just as passionate about uncovering the past as we are – that is why we’re sharing this fantastic video from our friends Faded and Forgotten History.

They do a beautiful job of bringing the past back into the light—a mission close to our hearts here in Willington. Let us know what you think, and stop by the History Center to chat history with us! We're open Wednesday–Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM.

Ever wonder how we find the history we document? Join us as we take...

07/18/2026

Game on! ⚾️ ⚽️ We have a dedicated sports section and there is something here for every fan. Do your summer plans involve taking in a baseball game?

07/16/2026

Huguenot Homecoming

🕚: Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍: S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe

Celebrate the rich heritage and lasting legacy of the French Huguenots at our bi-annual gathering! This reunion honors the courageous families who settled in the area, blending their culture, faith, and traditions into the very fabric of our community.

📸: Huguenot Display at Willington History Center