360 Travel Series: Printmaker's Inn, Savannah, Georgia Remarkable what a Clemson grad can do when he sets his mind to the task (spoken like a true Gamecock fan). Peter Galloway, class of 2008, is a history fanatic. He and wife, Kristen, have opened a stunning inn in Savannah. It's within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions. Ever taken tours of old … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: PRINTMAKER’S INN, SAVANNAH, GA
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GREENVILLE HISTORY: ELIAS EARLE
Residents of Earle Street surely spend the entire month of November dismantling and packing up elaborate Halloween decorations. Apparitions vary from house to house, but Christmas this year kicked coordination up a notch. Neighbors stepped up to make this year special for one household who was in need of a little Christmas cheer. If you have youngsters anxious to see Santa, … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE HISTORY: ELIAS EARLE
REVIEW: GREENVILLE GHOST TOURS
According to Paranormal Investigator, Gabe Matthews, "the only thing separating a skeptic from a believer is evidence." Gabe Matthews has been preoccupied with the paranormal for as long as he can remember. Originally from the Ohio/Pennsylvania area, he moved to Greenville in 2005. He quickly assembled a team of people to form Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators. This … [Read more...] about REVIEW: GREENVILLE GHOST TOURS
HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART TWO)
Welcome to Part Two of Greenville Graveyards (you can read Part One here). Welcome Baptist Cemetery - Once part of the church grounds, the building has long been relocated. The cemetery goes from well-kept graves to deserted headstones scattered through overgrown brush and briars. The abandoned part of the graveyard is chained off with "No Trespassing" signs posted. Of … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART TWO)
HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
Halloween Series: Greenville Graveyards (Part One) Time to dig into our favorite obsession. Our fascination with graveyards has unearthed some ghoulish ghosts! The upstate has its fair share of burial grounds. Some are more accessible than others. We ended up splitting the story into two parts - there’s just too much information to share in one post. The most depressing … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
GREENVILLE HISTORY: ALBERT EINSTEIN
GREENVILLE HISTORY: Albert Eistein Who knew Albert Einstein was a visitor to Greenville in the early 1900’s? I had no idea! Why does no one talk about this? Picture it: Germany, March 14, 1879. (Golden Girls fans, that was for you!) Herman and Pauline Einstein have a bouncing baby boy. They planned to name him after his grandfather. In the troubled times, they decided … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE HISTORY: ALBERT EINSTEIN
FALL IN LOVE WITH GREENVILLE (AGAIN)!
Fall in Love with Greenville (again)!A few weeks ago, we were invited to participate in a unique press tour hosted by Visit Greenville. They put us up at the Hyatt and Westin hotels for two nights, created a (packed) itinerary, and showed seven local journalists how they market the city to out of town visitors. What a treat! … [Read more...] about FALL IN LOVE WITH GREENVILLE (AGAIN)!
SECRET PASSAGES TOUR IN GREER
Secret Passages Tour in Greer I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – and again – why do I not hang out in Greer more often? It is the coziest town. DYK: Before it was Greer, the area was known as Old Blakely Place. James Manning Greer owned 200 acres of farmland, eventually trading pieces of land for a wagon + team of mules! An acre of land sold anywhere from $25 to … [Read more...] about SECRET PASSAGES TOUR IN GREER
THIS FALL AT TCMU
This Fall at TCMU... The Children's Museum of the Upstate is falling into autumn with a few new changes. We're excited! Popular weekly programs are now offered more frequently. Guests can enjoy Story Time and Open Art Tuesday-Saturday. steamWORKS, formerly known as Spark Lab, features hands-on learning focused on STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, … [Read more...] about THIS FALL AT TCMU
STEP INTO THE RINGOFIRE: A NEW HOME
Step into the RingoFire: A New Home... Greenville is one of the "hot spots" of the Southeast (obviously we think it's THE hot spot.) New industry is crowding the landscape bringing families from across the United States to settle in the Upstate. Greenville provides the perfect environment for businesses such as RingoFire to thrive. Established in 2016, RingoFire is a … [Read more...] about STEP INTO THE RINGOFIRE: A NEW HOME










