Field Trips

Explore, learn, and experience Spartanburg’s history. All Spartanburg County Historical Association field trips offer specific state academic standards in Social Studies and English Language Arts. These programs are available for all types of groups from students to Senior Adults and are modified to serve any audience.

Lunch & Learn

SCHA welcomes authors, historians, artists, and experts of field and craft to present a topic of local interest and connection for monthly Lunch & Learns. Join us the fourth Friday of each month, January through October at the Chapman Cultural Center Conference Room.

Tickets are $5, FREE to SCHA members

Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

Walking Tours

Did you know Elvis Presley once performed in Spartanburg? Or there were sit-ins at the Woolworth’s and Kress lunch counters?

Check out our Downtown Walking Tour and learn some interesting facts about the history of our community!

Click below for details and to fill out the request form.

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History Programs

Spartanburg History offers a variety of educational programs for students, youth groups, and adults. Teachers and youth group coordinators are encouraged to contact our education department to discuss customizing their itinerary to best meet the needs of their students and goals for the trip. Check out our events calendar for upcoming adult workshops, lectures, and programs!