Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve to close for preservation work
The bridge is the oldest standing structure of its kind in South Carolina and possibly the Southeast.
History
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A 1776 ambush near Clemson is still relevant today: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The ambush would have been a total slaughter except for the heroic actions of two patriot leaders.
The remarkable story behind our state flag: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
Hang on. The story of how our familiar state flag came into existence is an epic tale and takes several twists and turns.
Anderson professor treks Mongolia in the footsteps of ‘real Indiana Jones’
“Every field experience you develop close bonds with the people that you work with, but when you actually are relying on each other for safety, that forges a deeper kind of bond.” - Candace Livingston
Meticulous model of HMS Victory built on 18 years of painstaking passion
The model is complete with handmade cannons and hand-painted figurines of the British Royal Marines.
The Story of Camperdown Mill with John Nolan: Lunchbox Learning at Upcountry History Museum
Once a powerful force in the textile industry, the mill’s story begins in the 18th century.
Enticing options for an Upstate SC staycation: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The possibilities are unlimited and intriguing.
Glimpses of Greenville: Cely Construction history
W.H. and H.W. Cely were successful merchants in antebellum Greenville.
Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest wins SC Heritage Tourism Award
The award is given to local attractions that utilize tourism for the benefit of cultural preservation.
Milestone: The Westin Poinsett celebrates 100 years as downtown Greenville landmark
The Westin Poinsett has stood the test of time for a century in downtown Greenville.
Rare Sears Roebuck kit home offers glimpse of Greenville history
In a very real sense, the Park Avenue home chronicles 100 years of American and Greenville history.
Glimpses of Greenville: Greenville’s smallest business?
Greenville’s smallest business? Currently, that would be near the northeast corner of Washington and Main streets.
Historic Jones Mill rising again a year after devastating fire
In 2022, Greenville County declared Jones Mill a historical site and the committee began working on bringing the property back to life.
Glimpses of Greenville: 1950s Main Street nostalgia
The nostalgia of growing up in the 1950s can be brought back immediately with photos.
Glimpses of Greenville: Camperdown No. 2 weaving room
The mill opened in 1876 on the heals of its sister mill, Sampson and Hall (later Camperdown No.1) opening on the lower falls in 1874.