A Soldier’s Timeline
Saturday, May 25th 10:00am-5:00pm
Walnut Grove Plantation
A celebration of the history of the US Military
Visit encampments and learn from reenactors and Veterans from The American Revolution to modern conflicts.
See weapons displays and military drill demonstrations.
Live music from the Spartanburg Community Band at noon.
Lunch & Learn
Rock Cliff Park
Friday, April 26 at 12:30
Chapman Cultural Center
Presented by: Ray Trail. Join us to learn about Spartanburg’s Rock Cliff Park (1906-1919). How it began, what was there, the impact on the city and why it closed.
Ray Trail is the Former Director of Spartanburg County DSS- retired, former Board Chair of the City of Spartanburg Historic architectural Review Board. For several years he has been researching Rock Cliff park using SCPL’s digital archives, Converse library, library of Congress, numerous Spartanburg history books, maps, deed records and surveys.
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 Walking Tour
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 am
Zimmerli Plaza, Chapman Cultural Center
Did you know Elvis Presley once performed in Spartanburg? Or 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!