Join us in exploring the planned community Baxter Village, located just off I-77 in Fort Mill! This area is home to incredible locally-owned restaurants, shopping, and a unique trail system for hikers and mountain bikers. It's also the original site of Billy Graham's Grandfather's homesite. Eat &…
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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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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 century. But they're not just telling the stories of the Bratton family that ran…
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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 ancesteral 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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Nestled into the Town of Fort Mill is a 2,100 acre nature preserve donated by the Anne Springs Close family. The land was dedicated to public to forever remain as it is, while the area around it booms with housing and business development. The nature preserve offers countless activities, but is most…
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No matter where you turn in York County, the communities are obviously impacted by various art mediums. Whether it be a coworking space for artists, galleries, community theater, or music, the arts are very much alive across the county. The Arts Council of York County has been committed for more…
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If you’ve ever taken a trip to downtown York, it’s hard to miss the glow of the vintage bulbs on the Sylvia Theater. The building is a staple to downtown York. The building has stood as part of of the downtown for more than 100 years. After a devastating fire, Mr. George O’Leary build the Shandon…
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