Durant Ashmore has lived in Greenville County, South Carolina for his entire life. His family is Seventh Generation Greenville County, since 1787. He has ancestors who has fought on both sides of the Revolutionary War, and the research into his family’s past has sparked his interest in the time of the Revolutionary War, and the history that has happened in Backcountry of South Carolina.
Durant is a professional nurseryman and landscape designer. He also gives lectures on the history the Revolutionary War, as well as hosts field trips to various locations that historical events have taken place.
In November of 2024, Durant was presented with the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award. This award recognizes and honors an individual or group that has done recent remarkable volunteer work at the community level.
This collection of essays have been gathered from lectures and social media posts, and are shared here with permission.
Click on an article in the list below to read it.
Battles & Military Actions
- The Battle of Beattie’s Mill
- The Battle of Fort Williams
- Marion Attacks Georgetown
- Eutaw Springs
- Battle of Hillsborough
- Fort Prince
- The Causeway at Rantowles Bridge
- Battle of Stono Ferry
- The Battle of Great Cane Brake
- Commentary on the Site of the Battle of Great Cane Brake
- Parker’s Ferry Road – where Francis Marion had his greatest victory
- Rocky Mount
- Hurricane Baptist Church
- Carolina Day!
People & Portraits
- Stephen Cumbo – South Carolina Dragoon
- Francis Marion and Slavery
- The Most Romantic Love Story in South Carolina’s History
- A Pantheon of Heroes!
Historic Places & Legends
- Augusta,GA
- Legend of Liberty Springs
- Revolutionary War Blast Furnaces
- History Made Here – Long Cane Creek