Events… Hammonds Old Store in the News 23 Jun 2025 Check out this coverage of some.of the artifacts from Hammond's Old Store and Lindley's Fort, which will be on display at the Laurens County Museum. An incredible amount of work…
History… BR Holland’s Civil War Horses 6 Feb 2025 B.R. Holland served in the Civil War for the 1st SC Cavalry. The document below is a receipt for payment for a horse that was lost on New Year's Eve,…
History… Catawba River Valley Battlefield tour 23 Jan 202523 Jan 2025 Winter is a great time to visit many of these sites, as the foliage and vegetation in the other seasons makes it difficult to see the landscape clearly. We met…
History… Nitrolee 23 Jan 2025 Located in Great Falls, SC, the Nitrolee Access area opened in 2023. This park, with restroom facilities and safe parking, was our meeting spot for a battlefield tour, and was…
General Information… First Cruise 14 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 Utopia of the Seas - from Port Canaveral, FL to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at Coco Key. Not only was this my first cruise experience, it was also the…
History… First Day 2025 2 Jan 20252 Jan 2025 Ever since I settled in Myrtle Beach ten years ago, I have started the year with a South Carolina State Park tradition, a First Day Hike. I did Myrtle Beach…
General Information… Turner House Adventure 12 Dec 2024 Sometimes last-minute impulse trips are the best, and this was one of those times! Having been to Turner House this past Spring, the opportunity to adventure again was too good…
History… Home for the Holidays at Hampton Plantation 9 Dec 2024 Just wanted to share a few photos from this past weekend's Home for the Holidays event at Hampton Plantation. Folks may not be aware, but all the water from Hurricane…
History… Tibwin Plantation – October, 2024 21 Oct 202421 Oct 2024 It is usually a solo time here, today was no exception. It’s always quiet and serene. The short walk from the gate to the house is lovely. Yellow butterflies were…
History… Another Coastal Expeditions Adventure – Return to Dominick House 27 Mar 202411 Apr 2024 Bull Island is one of my favorite places on Earth. I visit as often as I can, on day trips, but there is nothing like a Dominick House weekend. Just…