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
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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
OUR HISTORY, YOUR ADDRESS: ELEMENTS WEST
Our History, Your Address: Elements West... Whether you're a recent transplant or native to the upstate, you have a chance to become a character in the story of Greenville. In the early 1900s, Greenville was the "Textile Center of the World". Today, abandoned mills dot the landscape, constant reminders of those glory days. Thanks to local owners, Jerry and Donna Gilley, … [Read more...] about OUR HISTORY, YOUR ADDRESS: ELEMENTS WEST
THE MEDUSA TREE
The Medusa Tree... The temperatures have finally aligned with my taste. A sunny and breezy fifty five degrees means my family and I get to live our best life in Falls Park! Would you believe this past week was my first time taking a picture of the Medusa Tree? This piece of historic horticulture is only one of the most popular spots in Greenville. A Little History In … [Read more...] about THE MEDUSA TREE
HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
History of the Furman Bell Tower... Furman University, the oldest private institute of higher learning in South Carolina, was founded in 1826 and named for clergyman Richard Furman. The university has landed on prestigious national lists for years. From its' extraordinarily beautiful campus to some of the highest rated academic programs in the country, Furman is ranked one … [Read more...] about HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT
The Man in the Black Coat... There's no shortage of ghostly gossip in this town. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to share a little piece of Greenville's haunted history with you. The Poinsett Hotel, built in 1925, has long played host to infamous guests - Amelia Earhart, John Barrymore, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Bobby Kennedy and … [Read more...] about THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT
DUKE SANDWICH: TRADITION STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
Duke Sandwich: Tradition Stands the Test of Time... Mama always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" She also taught me that mayonnaise is not mayonnaise unless it's Duke's. It saddens me to know the actions that prompted this post. If you grew up in Greenville, like me, you're familiar with Duke's and know that it's made at C.F. Sauer Company on Laurens Road. Native … [Read more...] about DUKE SANDWICH: TRADITION STANDS THE TEST OF TIME