Events… Hammonds Old Store in the News 23 Jun 20257 Oct 2026 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 20257 Oct 2026 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 20257 Oct 2026 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 20257 Oct 2026 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 20257 Oct 2026 Utopia of the Seas - from Port Canaveral, FL to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Not only was this my first cruise experience, it was also the first…
History… First Day 2025 2 Jan 20257 Oct 2026 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 20247 Oct 2026 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 20247 Oct 2026 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 20247 Oct 2026 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 20247 Oct 2026 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…