If you've ever been to Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill, you'll know it's a magical place. Here's 8 fast facts about the park: Glencairn Garden started out as a backyard garden. David and Hazel Bigger, who lived in the house that now serves as the park's welcome center, started the garden in 1928…
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Historic Brattonsville offers visitors a unique experience of a step back in time, by way of a living history farm. By using historic interpreters, they're able to share stories of York County from the 18th and 19th centuries. But they're not just telling the stories of the Bratton family that ran…
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York County is home to rich African American history. From lessons from the enslaved at Historic Brattonsville to learning about the birth of the “Jail, No Bail” movement – York County's history isn’t complete without the significant contributions of the county's African American citizens. Discover…
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What is the Battle of Huck’s Defeat? The British officer Captain Christian Huck upset many with his cruel and aggressive mishandling of residents in the backcountry. Captain Huck and the British Legion were on their way towards Williamson's Plantation. As soon as Martha Bratton found out about the…
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Kings Mountain National Military Park is the only National Park in York County. The site represents the Battle of Kings Mountain, fought on October 7, 1780. The National Park is a great site for a family day trip or easy adventure for those who are curious about our Nation’s history. Here’s 10…
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In January of 1961, Rock Hill was about to be placed on the national stage for the Civil Rights Movement. For the past year, students at Friendship College in Rock Hill were training for a peaceful sit-in to protest segregation under the leadership of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) field…
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The McGill's Store was a staple in the Clover and surrounding communities for over 130 years before it closed in February 2020. Lauren McGill is keeping the history of the family store alive by opening her own business in the same location. When the McGill's Store announced in January 2020 via…
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From Thursday to Sunday, a 375-foot replica of the VIetnam Veterans Memorial, the Wall That Heals, is on display 24 hours a day at the BMX track at Riverwalk Carolinas. This replica is made of 140 numbered panels with more than 58,000 names engraved of those Vietnam War veterans that gave their…
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York County is filled with small towns that pack a big punch of charm, and York is no exception to that. Our county seat has now been recognized by USA TODAY through the 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. York, South Carolina made the 10Best list for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The contest…
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The Catawba Indian Nation is located in Rock Hill and is the only federally recognized tribe in South Carolina. Their history is traced along ancestral lands along the Catawba River dating back 6000 years. The Catawba Nation is believed to have lived across the Piedmont of South Carolina, North…
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