The Waters Building

Play, Downtown Things To Do, Museums135 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

Google Reviews

Anna Benton

★★★★★

We had an amazing experience here for our wedding! The staff were so helpful and hard working plus everyone raved about the food and wedding cake made by Victors. The bridal party got ready upstairs and it was very convenient. It gave a wonderful historical atmosphere, it almost felt like we were in Charleston! We would definitely have another event here. 10/10

Mar 9, 2026 · Google Review

sam davis

★★★★★

Beautiful room for Art and Music, great acoustics.

May 15, 2017 · Google Review

Ricky Brown

★★★★★

First class venue. Beautiful decorations. Simple and elegant. Great acoustics. Great for weddings. It was catered by Victor's Steak, Wine & Seafood which was over the top.

Oct 13, 2019 · Google Review

Dale Loberger

★★★★☆

Really nice old building with a small number of interesting displays in the Arts Alliance room. Great 1918 Seagrave fire engine!

Oct 24, 2019 · Google Review

Phillip Guyton

★★★★★

Wonderful event venue ! Spacious + 2 stories for good pics of crowds - easy access front and back

Apr 12, 2019 · Google Review

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The Waters Building

135 S Dargan StFlorence, SC 29501, USA

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