Chester

Midlands

Founded in 1836, this is the first church formed in the city of Chester. Read More

Chester

Midlands

In the north-central section of South Carolina between Columbia, S.C. and Charlotte, N.C sits the city of Chester. By the mid 1700’s Scotch-Irish settlers from Pennsylvania and Virginia moved into this upstate region. The town of Chester grew as the seat... Read More

Great Falls

Midlands

Fishing Creek Reservoir is a 1,937 acre man-made lake along the Catawba River. Locally the dam is also known as "Nitrolee" because of a factory it formerly supplied with power. The lake and dam are operated by Duke Power Company. Public access to... Read More

Great Falls

Midlands

Rocky Creek and Cedar Creek Reservoir is a 800 acre man-made lake on the Catawba River. It is also known as "Stumpy Pond" and is a favorite of small boat fishermen and canoers. It is operated by Duke Power Company and public access is provided through... Read More

Chester

Midlands

Housed in a restored 1888 Freight Depot on Seaboard Railroad, displays here tell the story of the development of surface transportation in Chester County. Exhibits include buggies, wagons, a 1925 school bus, a cotton wagon, a 1916 Ford Model T, a 1934... Read More

Chester

Midlands

Delicious barbecue and great music, are calling you to Chester for the annual Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-off. Bring a blanket, and have a barbecue picnic while listening to live music. Barbecue teams compete for the title of "Anything Butt" and the "Best... Read More