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Laurens County Museum awarded a large SC250 grant for the Revolutionary exhibition
Laurens County Museum was awarded a Museum & Library Style Exhibit Major Grant from the South Carolina American Revolution...
Judith Brown
Feb 112 min read
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Kiosk unveiling first of many to show county’s role in Revolution
Gray Court, South Carolina – Dianne Culbertson, Artist Jorge Perez Rubio and Sarah Jane Armstrong celebrate last week’s kiosk opening at...
Judith Brown
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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DAR chapter to present Historic Preservation Award to Upstate historian from Fountain Inn
As a battlefield preservationist, he is the caretaker for several sites and battlefields in Laurens and Greenville counties.
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Committee announces essay competition winners
The essay competition, “Laurens County Contributions to Revolutionary War Victory,” invited students to research and reflect.
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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New biking experience to highlight Laurens County's Revolutionary War history
The brochure will be distributed locally, at South Carolina Welcome Centers, and various area bicycle shops and cycling clubs.
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Laurens County Museum offering Revolutionary War lecture on Henry and John Laurens
Historian and author Richard Fowler will discuss the tragic tale of Henry and John Laurens, a father and son who were on the front lines...
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Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Laurens County Museum to open 'Rosemont to Mount Vernon' exhibit
Against all odds and over 165 years ago, Ann Pamela Cunningham of Waterloo, SC, started the association that saved Mount Vernon, home of...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
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National Trails Day Celebration: Historic Bike Trail Ride to Old Hammonds Store
To celebrate National Trails Day, the Laurens County Trails Association (LCTA) is delighted to announce the upcoming bike ride to Old...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Discovering Laurens County's Rich History: A Journey Through Time at the Culbertson Backcountry Sett
Laurens County is a haven for history buffs seeking to immerse themselves in the captivating and diverse heritage of our nation. This...
Christian Taylor
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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History Lunch and Learn at Laurens County Museum – “Henry and John Laurens…Tragic Heroes” Revolution
Posted in Laurens County BUZZ April 17, 2023 Historian and author Richard Fowler will discuss the tragic tale of Henry and John Laurens,...
Laurens County Buzz
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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“How It All Started” Revolutionary War Lecture – April 15
March 27, 2023 If you have attended any of the history lectures by Durant Ashmore you know they are packed with information and tid-bits...
Who's on the Move
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Laurens County Museum to feature Piecuch at upcoming Revolutionary War lecture
The next Revolutionary War Lecture at the Laurens County Museum on March 7 at 7:00 PM will feature historian Jim Piecuch, PhD, author of...
Laurens County Buzz
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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Laurens County Museum Lecture on March 7: The Role of Enslaved People, Loyalists, and Native America
The Role of Enslaved People, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens...
Who's on the Move
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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Hammonds Old Store
Laurens County, South Carolina | Dec 30, 1780 On Christmas Day 1780, Patriot Brigadier General Daniel Morgan encamped on the Pacolet...
American Battlefield trust
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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Recently discovered Clinton battle site precursor to famed Battle of Cowpens
Clinton, South Carolina – In a wooded area near Greenplain Road outside Clinton, about 40 people, including cyclists on a morning ride...
Judith Brown
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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Planners seeking cyclists, feedback, on online Revolutionary War bicycle routes
By Judith Brown | January 18, 2023 Laurens County, South Carolina – A Saturday morning, Jan. 28, bike ride from Clinton to Hammonds Store...
Judith Brown - Laurens County Advertiser
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Program Scheduled for January 19
The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary...
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Jan 4, 20231 min read
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Rosemont and partner agencies celebrate plans for trail system
Source: The Laurens County Advertiser
Judith Brown - Laurens County Advertiser
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Rosemont and partner agencies celebrate plans for trail system
By Judith Brown | November 18, 2022 Waterloo, South Carolina – Community leaders from the Laurens County Trails Association, the Rosemont...
The Laurens County Advertiser
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Sestercentennial group works on historic sites, technology to tell state’s stories
Laurens County Advertiser Laurens County, S.C. – In 2026 the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence, and...
Judith Brown - Laurens County Advertiser
Oct 14, 20222 min read
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