Our last full day in Sumter was Thursday May 28th. We did a bit more exploring. We have driven by Shaw Air Force Base many times this week. Shaw AFB is named in honor of Sumter native and World War I flying ace First Lieutenant Ervin David Shaw. It is primarily known for hosting the 20th Fighter Wing, the largest combat F-16 wing in the US Air Force. It is also highly distinguished as the only SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) wing in the continental US.
Operational since 1941, it trained thousands of Allied pilots during World War II and has deployed forces in support of major global conflicts, including the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 20th Fighter Wing's F-16CM Fighting Falcons specialize in neutralizing enemy ground-based air defenses.
Shaw is a major hub for military operations, serving as the headquarters for the Ninth Air Force (AFCENT), Fifteenth Air Force, and U.S. Army Central (ARCENT).
Sumter Original Brewery (SOB) is the first brewery in Sumter. It is located in the downtown area in an old store that has been totally renovated! It features a 15-barrel brewing system, a tasting room, dining area, and a rooftop terrace. It offers a diverse selection of craft beers, hosts events like live music and trivia, and provides a family-friendly atmosphere with games like pool, ping pong, and cornhole. The brewery is a key part of downtown revitalization.
We enjoyed our beers and meals!
See this mural in downtown Sumter? Ever wonder more about it? What's the name of the mural? It is called "Beneath Swan Lake." Beneath Swan Lake that is situated on the Imports Limited building in downtown Sumter. McClellan Douglas finished the mural in June of 2021. He is a self taught professional artist that specializes in large scale interactive art works.
The Lincoln Museum & Heritage Center in Sumter, SC, celebrates the legacy of the historic Lincoln High School and African American education in the region. Located on the site of the former school. In 2009 the Lincoln High School building was sold to the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association.
By 2015 the school had been given a state historical marker and was listed with the National Register of Historic Places. In 2016 a museum dedicated to African American education, civil rights history was opened and the facility began to operate as a center for arts, humanities and cultural programming. Ongoing preservation efforts, supported by a Civil Rights grant from the National Park Service and private donors, continue the Preservation Alumni Association's efforts to restore the historic structure.
Stay tuned for more Two Lane Adventures! We are traveling on Friday!
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