The mission of Sacred Heart Cultural Center is to preserve and maintain the Sacred Heart Building as a National Register Historic Site and to function as a center for cultural activities. Built in 1900, Sacred Heart Cultural Center is a former Catholic Church. The site is now home to various cultural activities including choral concerts, art exhibits, and holiday events including the annual A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Silent Movie Night and the annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival. Guided tours are available as well as a gift shop featuring artwork by local artisans. The former rectory is now home to the business offices of seven arts groups including the Art Factory, Augusta Ballet, The Augusta Children’s Chorale, The Augusta Choral Society, The Augusta Players, The Augusta Symphony and the Greater Augusta Arts Council. Sacred Heart Cultural Center serves individuals from across the Central Savannah River Area and visitors from throughout the Nation and beyond. The fully ADA accessible structure is free and open to the public.