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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If you’ve never been to Historic Brattonsville, it’s definitely worth the trip. This unique living history farm has 800 sprawling acres with historic elements around every corner. Historic Brattonsville shows you how a blacksmith worked with metal, how wool from the farm’s sheep is spun, and the…
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The year was 1961. Rock Hill was about to be placed on the national stage for the Civil Rights Movement. For the past year, freshman at Friendship College in Rock Hill were training for a peaceful sit-in to protest segregation. On January 31st, ten students walked nearly a mile from Friendship…
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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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