Carolina Day Celebration
Honoring Our Veterans
Sunday, June 28 at 12:30
Walnut Grove Plantation
Enjoy an afternoon of live period music by Hammers & Harmony, and a complimentary admission and lunch for veterans.
Carolina Days honors the courage and sacrifice of those who helped shape our nation and offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the people and events that defined America's fight for independence.
Lunch served 1:00-2:00
Tribute 2:00-3:00
Live music- 3:00-4:00
Tours available throughout the day.
Registration Required: Please RSVP by 6/26 to lauren@spartanburghistory.org
Lunch & Learn
Friday, June 26 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
Join us on June 26th for Black Folktales From Africa to South Carolina.
Presented by Damon Forham, Spartanburg native and author of five books on South Carolina's Black History.
These are stories gathered from storytellers during Damon’s visits to West Africa, as well as the tales he heard growing up among his elders in South Carolina. This presentation shows the role such stories played in the humor, resilience, philosophy, and instruction of a people.
Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center
Admission: $5 for non-members / Free for SCHA members.
Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Downtown Spartanburg Walking Tour
Last Saturday of each month from March-September
10:30 am at Denny’s Plaza, Downtown Spartanburg
Did you know Elvis Presley once performed in Spartanburg, how Morgan Square got its name, or where the clock in the clock tower came from?
If you’re looking for something different to do on Saturday morning or have out-of-town visitors and want to give them a taste of Spartanburg, check out our Downtown Walking Tour and learn about the interesting history of the Spartanburg community!
Limited space available, advanced registration required