Ninety Six National Historic Site Decades before Richard Pearis founded Greenville in 1770, another town was the largest and most important “metropolis” in Upstate South Carolina. That town was Ninety Six. As the most westerly English settlement, Ninety Six was an important administrative, trade, and strategic outpost. It was also the site of two battles… Continue reading Ninety Six National Historic Site
Category: American Revolution
Alexander’s Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve
The Story of Alexander’s Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve Click Here for everything you need to know to plan your visit to Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford. Colonel Isaac Shelby pulled back firmly on the reins. His galloping horse jerked its head to the side in protest before slowing to a halt. The date… Continue reading Alexander’s Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day Still looking for something to do for Dad this Fathers Day? Better hurry up because Father’s day will be here sooner than you think. You could go with the old standby and get dad a new tie, or a new drill, or a new can of Simoniz, but… Continue reading Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Memorial Day in the Waxhaws
Memorial Day in the Waxhaws Memorial Day, while meant to be a solemn day set aside every May to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the United States military, for many people the day has become more about having a long weekend and enjoying the start of the Summer travel… Continue reading Memorial Day in the Waxhaws
Cowpens National Battlefield
For Information to plan your Visit to the Cowpens National Battlefield Click Here. Lead Up to the Battle of Cowpens The winter of 1780/81 was a precarious time for both sides in the American Revolution. During a successful spring and summer, British troops retook Charleston, and forces under the command of General Charles Cornwallis fanned… Continue reading Cowpens National Battlefield
Andrew Jackson State Park Field Report
Andrew Jackson State Park – Field Report For more about Andrew Jackson and the State Park including everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Andrew Jackson State Park. Today’s excursion found me back in the Waxhaws with a visit to Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster South Carolina. Now, we… Continue reading Andrew Jackson State Park Field Report
Historic Camden – Field Report
Historic Camden – Field Report For more about Historic Camden including its history and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Camden Revolutionary War Site Page. Since Monday August 16, is the 241st anniversary of the battle, I decided that now would be a good time to visit the Camden… Continue reading Historic Camden – Field Report
Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador
Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador Today we’re taking a look at Francis Salvador who immigrated to South Carolina’s 96 District in 1773. Upon arrival he quickly took up the Patriot cause, and in 1774 was elected to South Carolina’s Provincial Congress. None of this would be particularly noteworthy if not for the fact that Salvador was… Continue reading Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador
Ninety Six National Historic Site Field Report
Ninety Six National Historic Site Field Report For more about the Ninety-Six National Historic Site including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Ninety-Six National Historic Site Page. Today’s expedition takes us to Ninety Six South Carolina. When folks think about Revolutionary war sites, Ninety Six… Continue reading Ninety Six National Historic Site Field Report
Kings Mountain Field Report
Kings Mountain Field Report For more about the two Kings Mountain Parks including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Kings Mountain National Military Park Page or our Kings Mountain State Park Page. Driving to the site of today’s expedition, I saw a union flag flying… Continue reading Kings Mountain Field Report