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Downtown Spartanburg Walking Tour

Begins at Regional History Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
November 13, 2010 - 10:00 to 11:30 am

Admission: $10 adults, $5 students
Limited to 30

Downtown walking tours begin at the Regional History Museum and proceed to East Main Street, through Morgan Square, down Magnolia Street and back along St. John Street.  Participants will have a chance to see historic photographs that depict historical views of downtown Spartanburg from where they were taken.  Additionally, we'll hear fascinating and often humorous stories about downtown and its occupants.  Downtown has changed a lot since 1787, and there is no better way to see it than by standing in the places where history happened!  Tours will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.  Custom tours for school and civic groups also available.

To make reservations or for more information, contact Brad Steinecke at 596-3501 or by emailing bsteinecke@spartanburghistory.org.

Christmas in the Backcountry at the
Historic Price House

Saturday, December 4, 2010, 11:00 am - 4:00pm (Rain or Shine)

1200 Oak View Farms Road, Woodruff

Admission: adults $4.00; ages 6-17 $2.50; ages 5 & under Free

Take a break from the modern holiday hustle and bustle to experience a more modest early American Christmas.  Come visit the Historic Price House to see the simple wreaths, greenery, fruits and berries used by Thomas and Ann Price to mark the holiday season.  The guided house tour focuses on Christmas traditions from the late 18th and early 19th centuries and how those traditions differ from today's celebrations.  At the same time, visitors may find that, much like the today, the holiday season in early America was often spent feasting with family and friends.  After the guided tour, guests may enjoy a cup of wassail and some shortbread cookies and visit the site's slave cabin to learn how enslaved African Americans spent their Christmas.  Blacksmith Bruce Mills will also be on-site.  The decorations will remain throughout the month.

For more information call 864-576-6546 or email pricehouse@spartanburghistory.org.

Christmas on the Plantation at Walnut Grove Plantation

Saturday, December 11, 2010, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Rain or Shine)

1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck

Admission: adults $6.00; ages 6-17 $3.00; ages 5 & under Free

Take a break from the modern holiday hustle and bustle to experience a more modest colonial Christmas.  Come visit Walnut Grove Plantation to see the simple wreaths, greenery, fruits and berries used by Charles and Mary Moore and their family to mark the holiday season. Guided tours of the plantation's historic buildings focus on Christmas traditions from the late 1700s and how those traditions differ from today's celebrations.  At the same time, visitors may find that, much like the today, the holiday season in early America was often spent feasting with family and friends.  After the guided tour, guests may enjoy a cup of wassail and some shortbread cookies and tour the grounds at their leisure.  Blacksmith Bruce Mills will be on-site demonstrating his craft.  The decorations will remain throughout the month.

For more information call 864-576-6546 or email walnutgrove@spartanburghistory.org.

A Candlelight Supper at Walnut Grove Plantation

Saturday, February 20, 2010; 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Rain or Shine)

1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck

$40 per person, $75 for two - RESERVATIONS CLOSED

Now in its fourth year, this evening event offers a Colonial dinner and dancing in the rustic outdoor pavilion at Walnut Grove. Dinner is served near a roaring fire with 18th century music as a backdrop. Following dinner, guests can watch the English Country Dancers demonstrate dances and music from the colonial period, then participate in the 18th Century dances. Be sure to dress warmly for this event.  Business casual dress is appropriate.  Guests who are interested in a tour of the house can make reservations for a 4:00 or 5:00 tour. An additional $6 charge applies and the tours take 45-50 minutes.

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