Category: Historic Site

Kings Mountain National Military Park

The U.S. Monument stands in solemn tribute at Kings Mountain National Military Park, honoring the patriots whose victory here turned the tide of the American Revolution.

Kings Mountain National Military Park Visiting Kings Mountain National Military Park Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates the 1780 battle that took place here with not just a visitor center and Battlefield Trail but numerous monuments and markers including one of the oldest Revolutionary Way memorials placed here on July 4, 1815. The visitor center… Continue reading Kings Mountain National Military Park

Hagood Mill Historic Site

Millstones at Hagood Mill honor the region’s milling heritage, set against the backdrop of the historic wooden mill and South Carolina’s pastoral landscape.

Hagood Mill Historic Site Most people just call it Hagood Mill, but the historic site is so much more. Located just off Highway 178 in Pickens County, South Carolina, this historic site encompass more than just the historic water powered grist mill it’s named after, but a number of historic cabins with furnished interiors, historic… Continue reading Hagood Mill Historic Site

Camden Revolutionary War Site SC

Standing at the heart of the Camden Revolutionary War Site, the Kershaw-Cornwallis House reflects both Southern architectural elegance and the turbulent history of America’s fight for independence.

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site After it’s capture in 1780, Camden became one of the most important hubs of the British war effort in the southern states. Because of it’s location along the Wateree River, it was the ideal spot for a supply post directing equipment and soldiers throughout the Carolina back country. Along with… Continue reading Camden Revolutionary War Site SC

Andrew Jackson State Park

Andrew Jackson State Park Located squarely in the Waxhaws region of South Carolina, Andrew Jackson State Park is built on the site of the James Crawford Plantation where Jackson, America’s seventh president, is known as a fact to have grown up and where he may have been born. Both Carolinas claim Andrew Jackson as a… Continue reading Andrew Jackson State Park

Historic Carson House

The Historic Carson House From the time of the first European settlers in the region, the Historic Carson House has stood witness to the events that shaped not only McDowell County but the nation as a whole. Within its walls you’ll find the stories of those who lived here, those who worked the land, and… Continue reading Historic Carson House

Campbell Covered Bridge

Campbell’s Covered Bridge Today, as you drive along Highway 11 in northwestern South Carolina, it’s hard to imagine that not too long ago, this entire region was an isolated frontier with only a few sparsely populated settlements scattered across the landscape. Referred to as the Dark Corner due to its isolation, the area was in… Continue reading Campbell Covered Bridge

Landsford Canal State Park

Landsford Canal State Park For details on our visit check out our Landsford Canal State Park Field Report Once part of an ambitious plan to connect Charlotte North Carolina to the port of Charleston via the Catawba and Wateree River, the ruins of Landsford Canal stand alone as the last of the great Catawba River… Continue reading Landsford Canal State Park

Poinsett Bridge

Spanning the gentle waters, the Poinsett Bridge stands as a serene gateway to nature’s splendor. Surrounded by a tapestry of autumnal colors, this historic stone archway invites you to pause and reflect amidst the tranquil woodland setting.

Poinsett Bridge in Greenville SC According to local news outlets, the Poinsett Bridge is now closed for repairs and preservation and scheduled to reopen on April 1, 2026. Visiting the Poinsett Bridge As you drive along Callahan Mountain Rd near Landrum it’s easy to miss this pivotal piece of Carolina history. The Poinsett Bridge is… Continue reading Poinsett Bridge

Historic Johnson Farm

Guests at the Boarding house would do farm cores during the day.

Historic Johnson Farm For details on our visit check out our Historic Johnson Farm Field Report The Historic Johnson Farm Today The Johnson Farm today consists of 10 historic buildings surrounded by 15 acres. The oldest buildings are the original farm home, smokehouse, and granary all built by Riley Barnett in the 1880’s for Oliver… Continue reading Historic Johnson Farm