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33rd Annual Colonial & Revolutionary War Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5
at Historic Walnut Grove Plantation
Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more!
Children's activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags.
Saturday 10/4 10:00-5:00, Sunday 10/5 10:00-4:00
Tickets are good for the entire weekend's activities!
Lunch & Learn
Friday, August 22 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
The Last Train Robber
Did You Know America’s Last Train Robber Lived Out His Years in Spartanburg, SC?
He never meant to rob a moving train—or get caught in a shootout just blocks from the White House. But it really happened.
Climb aboard with author Wilson Casey to hear the firsthand account of the last moving train robbery in American history. In Bedlam on the W. Virginia Rails, Casey shares the incredible true story of Luman “Lu” Ramsdell, as told by the train robber himself. Dubbed “The B&O Zoot Suit Bandits” by the national press, Lu and his gang became infamous for their violent 1949 heist.
Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center
There are a limited number of seats, be sure to register in advance (even members!)
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