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Civil War Reading and Discussion Series

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

“Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” is a reading and discussion series made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

The discussion sessions will be held on Feb. 27th, March 19th, and April 2nd, 16th and 30th Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Barrett Room at Spartanburg County Libraries Headquarters Building. These are all Monday nights.

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Spartanburg History Hub Events This Weekend

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Spartanburg History Hub: “Murder Takes the Angel Shape of Justice – 1879”
Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7-8 pm; Free

Chapman Cultural Center West Wing Conference Room
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Cowpens Reenactment this Weekend

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The 18th Century Comes to Life at Cowpens National Battlefield on January 14 – 15

CHESNEE, SC: On January 14 – 15, 2012, reenactors in Revolutionary War period clothing will bring the 18th century to life, and visitors can hear different perspectives about the American Revolution, as Cowpens National Battlefield presents traditional and new activities during the annual battle anniversary celebration. All activities are free and open to the public.

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Spartanburg Regional History Museum – Free Admission

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Thanks to a generous donor, the Regional History Museum is pleased to announce that admission to the Museum is sponsored for the first weekend of each month. Join us this Thursday-Saturday, December 1-3, between 10 am & 5 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our permanent exhibits outlining the history of the Spartanburg area from before European explorers to present-day life. Learn the stories of the people and artifacts who shaped Spartanburg’s history!

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Please check our events page regularly for special events. For additional information, please contact 864-596-3501 or email regionalmuseum@spartanburghistory.org.

Regional History Museum

The Spartanburg Regional History Museum has been in operation since 1961. The Museum recently relocated to the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street on the second floor of the West Wing (also known as the Carlos Dupre Moseley building).

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Help the Spartanburg Historical Association win $25000

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Coalition of Local Charities Need Local Support to win $25,000 From Chase Community Giving.

A group of local non-profit organizations is working together to win a series of $25,000 donations from the Chase Community Giving Program. Chase is running the giving program on the Facebook social networking platform. Chase has already donated over $15 million dollars toward charities nationwide, including $25,000 to Spartanburg Charter School during its Spring Program. The fall program benefits smaller non-profit groups (those with budgets under one million dollars per year).
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Spartanburg History Hub November 17

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Spartanburg History Hub: What makes Spartanburg SO interesting?!
Thursday, November 17, 2011 – 7:00 pm – Barrett Room, Headquarters Library

The Spartanburg History Hub is a network of individuals and organizations committed to Spartanburg County history. The History Hub is managed by the Spartanburg County Historical Association and meets one Thursday each odd month except July. Locations vary. 7:00-8:00 pm

This month…
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Victorian Picnic Oct. 22 in Magnolia Cemetery

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

The public is invited to picnic Victorian style among the headstones in Spartanburg’s historic Magnolia Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 22, at high noon. Pack a picnic lunch and a blanket or chairs and visit with historians Martin Meek and Frazer Pajak, who will share great tales, myths and true stories about Spartanburg’s family, friends and complete strangers at rest there. Magnolia Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the city of Spartanburg and many of Spartanburg’s founding families are buried there. The Spartanburg County Historical Association will provide music, stories, and water and soft drinks for purchase. On behalf of the nonprofit organization, donations will be accepted and appreciated. For more details, please call 596-3501 or email njefferies@spartanburghistory.org.

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Upcoming SC Genealogy and History Events

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Unfortunately this may be too late, but these first two events take place October 15th!

Celebrating the Seays: A Seay Family Reunion & Genealogy Day

October 15, 2011, 10:00-4:00
106 Darby Road, Spartanburg, SC; seayhouse@spartanburghistory.org or 864-596-3501
Donations encouraged. Picnics welcome!

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Annual Revolutionary War Re-enactment October 1-2 during FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Hear the muskets fire! Feel the cannon roar! See the American Revolution come to life during FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation! Late in the War for Independence, William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham, a Loyalist militia captain and deserter of the American cause, attacked Walnut Grove Plantation, killed three Patriot soldiers, and sparked a skirmish with local militia. At FestiFall, experience a re-enactment of this raid on Walnut Grove by Captain Cunningham and his desperate band of Tories. Witness the brave heroine, Kate Barry, warning her husband Andrew and his Patriot troops of the attack. Although her valiant actions can’t save the three soldiers killed by Cunningham, they do save the Moore family home from being burned by its attackers. Be transported back to colonial days and relive the saga of our struggle for independence!

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Spartanburg – Lunch and Learn September 23

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Lunch & Learn Spartanburg
Lamar Nelson: Native Americans in the South Carolina Upcountry
September 23, 2011; 12:30-1:30

Join us for an enjoyable and educational hour as Mr. Lamar Nelson shares artifacts and stories about Native Americans in the South Carolina Upcountry. Mr. Nelson is a member of the South Carolina Archaeology Society and is proud of his Native American ancestry. Mr. Nelson will share his many years of discoveries of artifacts and information pertaining to the rich Native American history of our region. As a traditional Native American hunting ground, Spartanburg has many artifacts that teach us about the system in which the first peoples of our area lived. Come listen and ask questions. Mr. Nelson has spent many years uncovering and researching our Native American history.

1st Floor Conference Room
Lunches Welcome; Limited seating
$5.00
Spartanburg Regional History Museum
Carlos Moseley Building
Chapman Cultural Center
200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29306
864-596-3501, njefferies@spartanburghistory.org

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