Events… The Battle of Wambaw Bridge 19 May 2023 Revolutionary War action took place here, February 24, 1782. Wambaw Bridge is deep in Francis Marion National Forest, down forest service roads. In this case, my trusty Hyundai Elantra was…
History… Hampton Plantation, Banastre Tarleton, and Francis Marion 3 May 2023 On my recent visit to Cowpens, during a discussion of Banastre Tarleton, I was reminded of a tale that was shared on a visit to Hampton Plantation. Although South Carolina…
History… Cowpens Battlefield Walk 25 Apr 2023 On Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, I had the opportunity to walk the Cowpens Battlefield with a group of interested folks, led by the always amazing historian and speaker, Mr. Durant…
General Information Updates – Hammond’s Old Store and More 8 Mar 2023 Updates - I stumbled across this tidbit of information researching pension applications from the Little River Regiment. Also updated this info to the full Hammond's Old Store page. From the…
Events… The American Heritage Festival 2023 3 Mar 2023 Reflecting back on this year's American Heritage Festival, at Graham's Historic Farm in Lake City, SC. I first attended this annual event last year, it was also my first visit…
Events… Updates 9 Feb 20239 Feb 2023 A visit to Hammond's Store and Hayes Station -Both pages updated with photos and content from a visit in January 2023 New photos of maps, artifacts, and a great Laurens…
History… Holland Cemetery – From the Other Side of the Fence 7 Feb 20237 Feb 2023 In January, I was finally able to connect with the landowner of the private property the little cemetery abuts, and is on. The gentleman was kind and accommodating, and I…
History… Land Sale 24 Nov 2022 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…
History 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.
History… Sacred Site Research & Restoration 20 Sep 2022 I am beyond excited, and grateful to be kicking off a project - one that actually started decades ago. There are two cemetery sites that have been near and dear…