Pickens

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The Hagood Mill Historic Site & Folklife Center is the home of the historic Hagood Gristmill, on the National Register of Historic Places. There has been a grist mill on site since 1792. The Hagood Family acquired the property in 1825, and the current... Read More

Pickens

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The hills around the ole mill will echo with the howls ‘n’ hollers of some of the Carolina’s best storytellers with tales and legends about all sorts of boogers, haints, & mountain funnies. This year's event features national tellers Doug Elliot and... Read More

Pickens

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Nestled in the northwest corner of the state in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies the county seat and town of Pickens, named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens. The town is convenient to the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic... Read More

Easley

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Easley is located in Pickens County at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Like so many towns in South Carolina the completion of the railroad brought growth and in 1874 the town of Easley was established. The friendly downtown area includes specialty... Read More

Clemson

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On the campus of Clemson University is the site of Seneca Old Town where a 1776 battle between American forces led by General Andrew Williamson and the Cherokees who were supporters of the British. The Patriots erected Fort Rutledge on the site of... Read More

Pickens

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At the Birchwood Arts & Crafts Show, 70 exhibitors will offer a wide array of arts and crafts. On site will be nationally known wildlife illustrator Bruce Bunch. Quilter, researcher and author Laurel Horton will have one-of-a-kind quilted potholders.... Read More