Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library — Attraction in Greenville

We enjoyed this Museum. It is only open one day of the week for a few hours. Therefore it’s pretty popular. We had to wait in line for an hour and a half before entering. Once you get in, an older gentleman gave a talk about Shoeless Joe, how he got his name, and his life. This area also serves as a gift shop and has a re-creation of the liquor store Joe owned, complete with antique cash register and backdrop (photo op). Next, you walk up a ramp to his original house, which is pretty cool. There is the kitchen, and bathroom, living room, and some bedrooms, One of the bedrooms is set up like a locker room. There are a lot of paper memorabilia in that room in a metal drawer unit. You might miss these, so be sure to take time to look in the drawers. On the walls throughout the house are some very interesting newspaper articles, pictures and memorabilia. There was also a gentleman upstairs who was able to answer questions. Arrive early, as there is a long wait in line. They only allow about a dozen in ever 20-30 minutes. While waiting, a museum worker was outside who knew baseball and “fielded” all sorts of questions and also just enjoyed listening to baseball comments. He was knowledgeable. The museum is free and I believe all the workers are volunteers. Pretty sweet operation under those circumstances. We wondered if this tour could be run been more efficiently so one would not have to wait so long outside in the line. One suggestion is perhaps for them to do a video introduction for people to watch while waiting in line. The man in the first room could give that video introduction as he was very animated and enjoyable to listen to. People could watch that outside while they’re waiting in line. If there was no line at a particular time, then allowing people to enter directly for a live talk would work. I liked learning about Shoeless Joe Jackson and his life. The sad part for me is that while completely cleared from charges of fixing a game in the World Series, the commissioner went back on his word and did not allow Joe and the other 7 players to play again. “What could have been” is left to the...

If you’re a baseball fan than you MUST visit this museum. I grew up obsessed with baseball and know the story of Joe pretty well! So to view his house was pretty cool, but then add in the factor that staff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and have a passion for sharing Joe (and baseball in general) with the world! I came away learning more about his legacy and wanting to rewatch Eight Men Out to brush up on my knowledge. I’ve always believed Joe was unfairly banned, but leaving this museum you feel it even more. You also learn about his wife, Kate who was a real blessing in his life. Just a great place to be for baseball fans!

Another Note: Prior to coming to the museum I checked their website to make sure they were open. On their site they list other places (addresses) in Greenville that have relation to Joe! Such as his gravesite, the statue in front of the Greenville ballpark, where his liquor store use to be, and a park named in his honor. I visited all the sights. Really made for a fun day in Greenville. Thank you Joe...

Wow, it was an amazing experience for myself!!! I grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and have been a life long White Sox fan. I happened to be in S.C. for a Billy Strings concerts and had free time. Drove to Greenville, found reasonable neighborhood parking during a baseball game being played at Drive stadium right next to Joe Jackson's house. Got there a couple of hours before closing and the fantastic people who volunteer their time to give private tours of the Jackson house turned museum gave me extra time to geek out how much of a fan I am of Joe Jackson. It was a dream come true!!! I still need to contact them to make a donation, because all I had at the time was $20 and the gentleman wouldn't take it. Everyone I met was so kind, and the weather...