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Huck’s Defeat

Huck’s Defeat, also known as the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation, took place on July 12, 1780, near McConnells SC. Although a brief skirmish, the battle was important as it was one of the first battles of the Southern Campaign to be won by Patriot Militia. The Battle of Huck’s Defeat was…Continue reading “Huck’s Defeat”

Silent Cities at Brookgreen Gardens

Only a few more weeks this season to take advantage of this amazing tour, the Silent Cities tour at Brookgreen Gardens only runs January through March. I've been on the…

Tibwin Plantation

Tibwin Plantation stands in near-ruin in the Francis Marion National Forest. January is the perfect time to visit, I can imagine the bugs are horrific much of the warm months…

Ramsey Grove

South Carolina State Parks host events on January 1 known as First Day Hikes. January 1, 2023, I was able to get two hikes in, starting at one of my…

Santee Coastal Reserve

I had the pleasure to visit and spend some time hiking and exploring at the Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area in McClellanville. The visit has inspired a new permanent…

Places

Glamping in Gray Court

13 Dec 202212 Dec 2022

I decided to be a little adventurous on my last research trip upstate. A unique listing on Airbnb caught my attention. Delightful 4 Season Bell Tent I only had an…

Asenath Holland Copeland

An amazing new discovery from my last research trip to Clinton - Asenath's gravestone, hidden. This is at the Holland Cemetery. Previously thought to be lost, and now found. Difficult…

Land Sale

Bad news and good news. The bad news, for me at least, is the parcel of land settled by Joseph Adair, Jr. has, after all these years, gone up for…

The Little River Regiment

21 Nov 202216 Feb 2023

Lots of updates to the permanent Little River Regiment page, be sure to check them out. Ties between the Adairs, Duncan Creek Presbyterian, and the Regiment run deep.

Paris Mountain and Croft

Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I try to whittle away on visiting all of South Carolina's State Parks. This trip I was able to visit both Paris Mountain State Park,…

Research Trip Miscellany

Last week I had the opportunity to speak on the Holland and Adair families at the Laurens County Genealogy Society meeting, and I spent a few hectic days running around…

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