Across this field at midnight on July 15, 1776, 102 Scopholites (European men dressed as Cherokees) and 88 Cherokees attacked 150 men of the Little River Regiment (modern-day Laurens County, SC), commanded by Maj. Jonathan Downs. Within the tree line stood Ft. Lindley, a fortified homeplace from the French and Indian War, established for settler protection. This was the only offensive Cherokee action during the Cherokee War of 1776 (excluding ambushes).

Across this field at midnight on July 15, 1776, 102 Scopholites (European men dressed as Cherokees) and 88 Cherokees attacked 150 men of the Little River Regiment (modern-day Laurens County, SC), commanded by Maj. Jonathan Downs. Within the tree line stood Ft. Lindley, a fortified homeplace from the French and Indian War, established for settler protection. This was the only offensive Cherokee action during the Cherokee War of 1776 (excluding ambushes).

Ann Pamela was a member of the most ardently Loyalist family in America. I say that without equivocation. Her grandfather Patrick was the wealthiest man in the Little River District (present day Laurens County). He was a Loyalist colonel who fought with distinction. Her great uncle was a Loyalist general, the highest ranking Loyalist in the state. And, Ann Pamela’s cousin was none other than the notorious Loyalist psychopath Bloody Bill Cunningham.

Laurens County Museum was awarded a Museum & Library Style Exhibit Major Grant from the South Carolina American Revolution...

Gray Court, South Carolina – Dianne Culbertson, Artist Jorge Perez Rubio and Sarah Jane Armstrong celebrate last week’s kiosk opening at...

As a battlefield preservationist, he is the caretaker for several sites and battlefields in Laurens and Greenville counties.

The essay competition, “Laurens County Contributions to Revolutionary War Victory,” invited students to research and reflect.

The brochure will be distributed locally, at South Carolina Welcome Centers, and various area bicycle shops and cycling clubs.

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...

Against all odds and over 165 years ago, Ann Pamela Cunningham of Waterloo, SC, started the association that saved Mount Vernon, home of...

To celebrate National Trails Day, the Laurens County Trails Association (LCTA) is delighted to announce the upcoming bike ride to Old...

Laurens County is a haven for history buffs seeking to immerse themselves in the captivating and diverse heritage of our nation. This...

Posted in Laurens County BUZZ April 17, 2023 Historian and author Richard Fowler will discuss the tragic tale of Henry and John Laurens,...

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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...

The Role of Enslaved People, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Lecture Series at the Laurens...

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Clinton, South Carolina – In a wooded area near Greenplain Road outside Clinton, about 40 people, including cyclists on a morning ride...

By Judith Brown | January 18, 2023 Laurens County, South Carolina – A Saturday morning, Jan. 28, bike ride from Clinton to Hammonds Store...

The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary...