Tag: Travelers Rest history
Meet the Author: Christine Kindberg
Christine Kindberg shares the art of turning history into historical fiction through an exploration of her novel, The Means That Make Us Strangers. Email travelersrest@greenvillelibrary.org or call 834-3650 to register.
Free Document Shredding Day
Stop by for Keep Greenville County Beautiful’s free shred event. Bring your paper to be shredded and responsibly disposed of.
Storytelling Evening presented by the Historical Society
The Travelers Rest Historical Society shares stories and memories of the upper Greenville county area and beyond. Come and listen or share your own story related to the night’s theme.
Travelers Rest Historical Society Meeting
Renowned speaker and historian, Gary Pender will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Travelers Rest Historical Society Tuesday, April 16, 7. p.m. at TR City Hall.
Travelers Rest Historical Society meeting – ‘African American Appalachia’
The Travelers Rest Historical Society will hold a quarterly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Tue., Feb. 19 at Travelers Rest City Hall, located at 125 Trailblazer Drive. The program
How Furman Ended Up in One of the World’s Most Beautiful Places
Did you know that Furman University’s gone through a total of six different campus locations? In fact, the school didn’t put down roots at its current Greenville County home until more than 125 years
How a Forgotten Factory in Travelers Rest Helped Dress Troops during WWII
During World War II, the U.S. alone produced more than 300,000 aircraft; 12 million rifles; and 35 billion yards of cotton textiles for military use. Can you believe that some
Tandem’s History: Former TR Post Office Now a Community Hangout
Some say the old brick building at the corner of Main and Center Streets in Travelers Rest used to be a jail. Others remember the building’s days as an early
Travelers Rest Historical Society Shares Stories of Northern Greenville
The Travelers Rest Historical Society continues to bring light to the local history of northern Greenville County, through fascinating museum displays and interactive Storytelling Nights. Step into the History Museum of
No Wonder Travelers Rest Here
Travelers Rest. Ah. The mere mention of this South Carolina city’s name has the charm to set you at ease. What a great name! But how did this city earn