Corn cribs were common structures found on many farms in Lexington County. These structures, often made of logs like the one at the museum, were used to store and dry corn.

Space between the logs allowed air to circulate and kept the corn dry. The building was con structed off the ground to prevent rot and keep rodents away from the corn. Corn could be put between the logs to entice horses to eat it since they thought they were getting away with stealing.

The museum’s corn crib was once owned by the Vassey family.