All Hallows’ Eve
A Colonial Spooktacular for All Ages
Saturday October 25
at Historic Walnut Grove Plantation
During the day, families (and pets!) can enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween experience with trick-or-treating at our historic buildings, hayrides, colonial toys and games, candle making, and a dog costume contest at 3:00 p.m.
As evening falls, the atmosphere turns delightfully spooky with candlelit walks to the cemetery, eerie strolls along the nature trail, family stories of the past, campfire tales, s’mores, and more.
All day long, the site will be filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, festively themed historic buildings, costumed staff, and plenty of fun photo opportunities.
Crimes & Criminals Walking Tour
October 30 & 31 at 6:00
Downtown Spartanburg
Get to know the darker side of Spartanburg's past with two special evening walking tours of Spartanburg’s Downtown.
Accounts of some of Spartanburg’s bygone macabre events are featured in this true crime themed event, only during spooky season!
Limited Space Available, get your tickets NOW!
Lunch & Learn
Friday, October 17 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
The Revolution Was Won in the Spartan District
Join us for an interesting look at how pivotal battles and ordinary people in the South Carolina Backcountry shaped the outcome of the American Revolution.
Presented by Mark Anthony, a 23-year member of the Sons of the American Revolution and longtime interpretive volunteer at Cowpens National Battlefield, this program explores the 1780–1781 campaigns that turned the tide of war right here in the Upstate.
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