Five historic buildings in the Old 96 District turned eateries, accommodations, event spaces, and more. By Nicole Letts History has deep roots in South Carolina’s Old 96 District. In the five counties comprising the district, countless historic sites and markers dot the area. However, did you know many of these places of the past…
Exploring a new place can be thirsty work. At some point after all that driving, walking, hiking, shopping, and eating, you might just want to sit down to a cold beer, crisp glass of wine, or (depending on how long your day has been), a nice strong cocktail. As I trekked back and forth across…
If the idea of getting stuck in school overnight sounds like a nightmare, don’t worry. At Sharon Manor, just on the outskirts of downtown Abbeville, that nightmare turns into a dream when you spend a few nights in the former schoolhouse turned boutique inn. Yes that’s right, what was once a local school was…
Any visitor to the Old 96 District would do well to pack their appetite, for there is as much to eat and drink as there is to see and do. We’re talking historic buildings transformed into upscale restaurants serving delicious, locally-sourced cuisine, unique wines sipped on while strolling through the cutest houseplant shop, a colorful…
By Lisa Sokolowski, founder/blogger, DrugstoreDivas.net If you’re in Abbeville, and you hear something go bump in the night, don’t assume it’s a raccoon in a trashcan or a car’s exhaust backfiring. There’s a better chance that it’s actually a ghost. Yes, a real life ghost. Well … a real dead ghost. Abbeville is filled with…
By Bill Kamenjar By the numbers, the Hickory Knob State Resort Golf Course in McCormick, South Carolina has 87 things going for it. There’s an 18-hole, Tom Jackson designed championship golf course located on the shores of Lake Thurmond. There’s also one Shagbark Snack Bar in the Pro Shop with hot eats and cold drinks;…
by Anna Cook, blogger, Stuck on the Go In the heart of rural South Carolina, the Old 96 District is an unexpected treasure for campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Offering multiple waterfront campgrounds with RV-friendly spaces or primitive tent sites, it’s perfect no matter your setup. Have fun exploring these campgrounds in the Old 96 District…
by Cate Schweitzer After spending a weekend in South Carolina’s Old 96 District, I can confidently say you are sleeping on a great time outdoors. This stunning area of South Carolina is chock-full of beautiful state parks that offer great hiking trails, water activities, campgrounds, and other amazing activities to do outside. The Old 96…
Article by Michael J. Solender Reverend Christopher Thomas, director of the GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site in Greenwood, shares energy and enthusiasm in promoting Mays’ legacy. Few stops along the fabled U.S. Civil Rights Trail offer greater inspiration than the GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site in Greenwood, S.C. Birthplace…
January 26, 2023 — Celebrations are in full swing at the state capital as Abbeville’s own Erica McCier, chef at Indigenous Underground, is named one of three 2023 Chef Ambassadors for the state of South Carolina. An Abbeville native, Erica is known as a creative chef and successful businesswoman, an impact and inspiration for the…