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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Aug 151 min read
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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Go Laurens
Aug 22 min read
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 21 min read
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 22 min read
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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Jul 221 min read
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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Christian Taylor
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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...
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Laurens County Buzz
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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,...
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Who's on the Move
Mar 26, 20231 min read
“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...
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Laurens County Buzz
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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...
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Who's on the Move
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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...
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American Battlefield trust
Feb 6, 20233 min read
Hammonds Old Store
Laurens County, South Carolina | Dec 30, 1780 On Christmas Day 1780, Patriot Brigadier General Daniel Morgan encamped on the Pacolet...
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Judith Brown
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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...
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Judith Brown
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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...
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Go Laurens
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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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Judith Brown
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Rosemont and partner agencies celebrate plans for trail system
Source: The Laurens County Advertiser
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The Laurens County Advertiser
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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...
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Judith Brown
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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...
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JEFFREY COLLINS
May 9, 20224 min read
South Carolina's 250th tells revolution story, warts and all
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/south-carolinas-250th-tells-revolution-story-warts-81405989
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SC enclyclopedia
Mar 28, 20222 min read
Summary of Laurens County involvement
Four important Revolutionary War battles took place in Laurens County. On July 15, 1776, patriot forces defeated a combined Indian and...
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