Georgetown County Library launches ‘Independence to Interstellar’ series on American innovation
November 11, 2026
The Georgetown County Library has received a $40,500 grant to host a 15-part educational series celebrating 250 years of American innovation. The series, titled “From Independence to Interstellar: 250 Years…
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A slave’s escape to Georgetown
November 11, 2026
By Thomas Oliver Ott Standing on the balcony of Tivoli Gardens stood two lonely figures peering down at Meeting Street. One was Saturday, a slave in his sixties. Next to…
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History on the Strip: From armistice to all of us how the golden strip carries the torch
November 9, 2026
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the guns along the Western Front finally went cold. The armistice between the Allies and Germany…
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FRIENDS OF FORT FREMONT
November 5, 2026
Friends of Fort Fremont is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that works with Beaufort County to preserve and promote Fort Fremont’s historic, educational, natural, and cultural resources.
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History on the Strip: The 24 who started Simpsonville’s first brick church
November 4, 2026
Next Wednesday, while the Golden Strip honors its veterans, one of Simpsonville’s oldest institutions will quietly mark a birthday of its own. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 1888, twenty-four people formally…
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South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years of discovery and looks ahead to ‘Make Way for MORE’ expansion
November 4, 2026
As the South Carolina State Museum celebrates 38 years as the state’s primary cultural storyteller, leadership is preparing for a monumental new chapter: an ambitious, multi-phase revitalization designed to reshape…
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Celebrate the Holidays with “OH” Christmas Tea… or WINE! at Historic Hopsewee Plantation
November 3, 2026
Step into the magic of the holiday season at historic Hopsewee Plantation on Saturday, December 19, 2026, with two special seatings at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. This festive gathering…
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History beneath our feet: Lander program examines Revolutionary War sites in area
November 2, 2026
Within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood lie approximately 100 Revolutionary War battlefields and skirmish sites — many of them little known or still waiting to reveal their secrets. That remarkable…
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History on the Strip: The November the Backcountry Went to War
November 2, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Drive down Fork Shoals Road on a gray November morning, and it’s hard to picture anything but pasture, pines, and the slow, quiet…
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American Revolution Experience now open at Laurens County Museum for a limited time
November 2, 2026
The American Revolution Experience, a traveling exhibit that brings the story of the nation’s founding to life, is now open at the Laurens County Museum and will remain in downtown…
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Penn Center’s Heritage Days Celebration to feature three days of Gullah/Geechee culture, history and traditions
October 31, 2026
Penn Center’s annual Heritage Days Celebration will be held on Nov 14- 16 for three days of cultural programming, performances, food and family activities celebrating the history and traditions of…
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Kiwanis Club salutes veterans on Veterans Day with American flags and scholarships
October 29, 2026
The Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island will display hundreds of flags honoring veterans and first responders from November 7 through December 12 on the front lawn of the former International…
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History on the Strip: from a blacksmith’s anvil to a modern hub — how Peter Simpson put a city on the map
October 28, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Right now, the center of Simpsonville hums with backhoes, pavers, and utility crews carrying out a multimillion-dollar overhaul of downtown. Drivers navigate detours,…
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Chasing the Light Travels: Explore Spain & Portugal with Photojournalist Tanya Ackerman & Storehouse Tours
October 26, 2026
World travelers, photography enthusiasts, and light chasers are invited to join acclaimed local photojournalist Tanya Ackerman for an unforgettable 11-day journey through Spain and Portugal from November 4 to 14,…
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History on the strip: From industrial powerhouse to ecological sanctuary: Conestee celebrates 20 years of trail connections
October 26, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Twenty years after opening its first public trail, Conestee Nature Preserve is getting ready to celebrate two decades of conservation, recreation, and community…
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Public invited to forum on proposed revisions to National Historic Preservation Act
October 25, 2026
Local residents, property owners, and community members are invited to attend a public forum on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 PM at the Georgetown Library to learn about proposed changes…
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A few reflections on our first Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
October 21, 2026
Alan and Cheryl Cooper Publishers of Who’s On The Move in South Carolina We attended our first-ever Wooden Boat Show this past weekend in Georgetown, SC. Here are a few…
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History in the Golden Strip: from “Mischief Night” to Main Street
October 21, 2026
For families in Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn today, Halloween runs like a well-planned event: porch lights on, costume parades through the neighborhood, and buckets heavy with mini chocolate bars.…
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Historian to Discuss Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation at Lander on Oct. 29
October 21, 2026
What secrets lie beneath the landscapes where American patriots fought for independence 250 years ago? Battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore has spent years uncovering those stories and working to…
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Historian to Discuss Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation at Lander on Oct. 29
October 20, 2026
What secrets lie beneath the landscapes where American patriots fought for independence 250 years ago? Battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore has spent years uncovering those stories and working to…
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History in the Golden Strip: harvest lore, turnip lanterns, and Piedmont folk magic
October 19, 2026
Long before subdivisions and shopping centers, Mauldin was a crossroads community, Simpsonville was a farming stop once known simply as Plain, and Fountain Inn was a stagecoach stop along the…
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Pop-up American Revolution exhibit coming to Laurens County Museum
October 18, 2026
A traveling exhibit that brings the story of the nation’s founding to life will make a brief stop in downtown Laurens later this month. The American Revolution Experience will be…
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Georgetown recognized as designated site for UNESCO’s Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project
October 15, 2026
Georgetown County Council officially recognized Georgetown as a designated site of the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty and Heritage Project. Council Chairman Clint Elliott presented an official proclamation…
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Threads of Time: Brookgreen Gardens highlights the art of memory in What Remains: Quilts of Use, Care and Time
October 14, 2026
Art and utility seamlessly collide at Brookgreen Gardens in its upcoming exhibition, What Remains: Quilts of Use, Care and Time. Hosted in the Lowcountry Gallery from October 17, 2026 through…
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SC250 provides research funding for online travel guide
October 14, 2026
The $60,000 grant helps pay for Phase I of CadenceSC.org, the rhythm and legacy of Black South Carolinians of the Revolutionary War The WeGOJA Foundation has received a $60,000 grant…
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Friends of the Georgetown Library to host book sale at the Wooden Boat Show!
October 12, 2026
Join the Friends of the Georgetown Library this Saturday, October 17th, at the Annual Wooden Boat Show! The group will be serving as a vendor on Front Street (in front…
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Honoring History & Heritage: Georgetown to host Middle Passage Remembrance Weekend
October 12, 2026
As part of a month-long series of Middle Passage Remembered events commemorating 500 years of African history and presence in North America (1526–2026), the Gullah Geechee Chamber Foundation invites the…
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South Carolina’s Tall Ship set to sail into the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
October 12, 2026
Georgetown’s historic waterfront is preparing to welcome a distinguished guest this autumn. The Spirit of South Carolina, South Carolina’s beloved 140-foot traditional tall ship, will dock along Georgetown’s Harborwalk as…
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Bonfire Whispers: Hunting Down the Golden Strip’s Ghost Lore
October 11, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor I’ll admit it: I am an absolute sucker for a good ghost story around a fall bonfire. There is something about that first…
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History on the Strip: Weather, Memory, and Resilience Along the Golden Strip
October 11, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Every longtime resident of Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn knows the land here shapes the story of every storm. Our corner of the…
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Rethinking the Three-Day Weekend: The Real Story of Columbus Day in South Carolina
October 7, 2026
To most people checking their calendar in October, Columbus Day just means an extra day off, closed banks, and mattress sales. But the holiday wasn’t created to celebrate a guy…
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Exploring Heritage through Culinary Traditions: “1526: African Arrivals — The Foodways They Sustained”
October 7, 2026
As part of a month-long series of Middle Passage Remembered events commemorating 500 years of African history and presence in North America (1526–2026), a special culinary and educational program will…
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528 tea bags tell the story of a Revolutionary War heroine with Laurens County roots
October 7, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will display “Behethland’s Loom,” an award-winning piece by South Carolina artist Andie Thompson, alongside the American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit when it comes to Laurens later…
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History on the Strip: From Red Clay to the Red Carpet The Golden Strip’s Surprising Hollywood Roots
October 5, 2026
Think Hollywood glamour only belongs on the West Coast? Think again. Grab your sweet tea, because our little corner of the Upstate has some serious bragging rights when it comes…
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Artifacts from Greenville’s past to headline next GCHS lecture
October 4, 2026Get to put your hands on local history at the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series event in October. John Nolan, owner of Greenville History Tours and the Society’s…
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St. Michael’s Church celebrates 275 years of faith and history in Charleston
September 28, 2026
Anniversary year honors one of the Holy City’s most recognizable landmarks while looking ahead to its future In 2026, St. Michael’s Church is celebrating its 275th anniversary, honoring the church’s place in…
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Greenville plants South Carolina’s first microforest at Loxley Park
September 28, 2026
In an innovative push toward urban conservation, the City of Greenville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department has announced the installation of South Carolina’s very first microforest at Loxley Park. Located…
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History on the Strip: The Ghost Railroads of the Golden Strip
September 28, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor If you’ve lived around here for more than forty-eight hours, you’ve probably cursed the railroad tracks. Maybe you were trying to make a…
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New book on Rebecca Brewton Motte reveals undaunted courage of a lost hero of the American Revolution in South Carolina
September 27, 2026
On Thursday, October 15th at 6:00 pm pm, in the Great Hall of the Old Exchange Building in Charleston, Alexia Jones Helsley will introduce her compelling new book, “Rebecca Brewton…
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Countdown to Maritime Mania: 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show has something for everyone
September 23, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Soon, the distinctive lines of handcrafted vessels will transform Georgetown’s waterfront into a celebration of skill, history and community. The Wooden Boat Show is only four…
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Brookgreen Gardens welcomes 400 guests to Ninth Annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
September 18, 2026
Annual festival celebrated Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora culture through music, dance, art, and hands-on activities Brookgreen Gardens welcomed approximately 400 guests to its ninth annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival on Saturday,…
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WWII Warbirds returning to Georgetown Airport Oct. 1-4
September 16, 2026
Two of the most recognizable aircraft of World War II are coming back to Georgetown. B-29 Superfortress “DOC” and P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” will land at the Georgetown County Airport for…
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Historic Beaufort Foundation hosts the 52nd annual Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens Oct 16-18
September 15, 2026
Some of Beaufort’s most historic homes, churches and properties will open their doors to the public Oct. 16-18 for the 52nd annual Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens, an event…
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Museum of Revolutionary War History to host free lunch & learn on frontier weaponry
September 14, 2026
History buffs and curious community members can take a closer look at 18th-century frontier combat this week during a free educational luncheon hosted by the Museum of Revolutionary War History.…
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Join host Lee Brockington on an unforgettable 3-island Hawaiian adventure
September 14, 2026
Storehouse Tours is excited to announce an exclusive 8-day guided journey, the Hawaii 3 Island Adventure, hosted by Lee Brockington. Departing November 2 – 9, 2027, this immersive tour invites…
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South Greenville fair returns this weekend in memory of community leader Rodger Terry
September 13, 2026
The 69th Annual South Greenville Fair returns to downtown Simpsonville on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing livestock rings, homegrown agriculture, and family fellowship back to the grounds…
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Don’t Miss out! “A Message From 1976: Time Capsule Show and Tell” happens Tuesday, Sept 15
September 11, 2026
As part of the ongoing America 250 Commemoration, the Georgetown Library will host “A Message From 1976: Time Capsule Show and Tell” on September 15, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00…
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Furman professor to start Greenville County Historical Society season
September 10, 2026
The 200 years of Furman University will be the subject of the first event in the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series. The Lecture Series brings together eminent historians…
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Popular Tuesdays With series to kick off Sept. 15 at Georgetown Library
September 8, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library (FOGL) has announced the return of its popular “Tuesdays With…” Speaker Series for the 2026–2027 season, featuring a broad range of topics focused on…
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29th Season of the Moveable Feast brings authors and dining together in Pawleys Island
September 8, 2026
The Moveable Feast, a weekly series connecting community members with regional authors, artists, musicians, and historians, has announced its luncheon schedule through November 2026. Now in its 29th year, the…
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