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GVL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

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Are you ready to Get Your Green On? You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Greenville. Just make sure you have the proper attire - I'm pretty sure it's no longer okay to pinch random strangers! (Was that ever okay?)  Greenville has a long tradition of St. Patrick's Day parades dating back to 1918 when soldiers from Camp Sevier marched down … [Read more...] about GVL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

OUR HISTORY, YOUR ADDRESS: ELEMENTS WEST

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

HAUNTED HOT SPOTS IN THE UPSTATE

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Welcome to October, one of my favorite months of the year. I would love to tell you that my obsession is with fall foliage, cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice lattes, but that would be a lie. For the record, I'm not a coffee drinker. I'm over here waiting on someone to come up with pumpkin spice sweet tea. The part of October that brings me joy is Halloween. More … [Read more...] about HAUNTED HOT SPOTS IN THE UPSTATE

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: SHOELESS JOE JACKSON

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Please don't scroll past this post!!! I realize some of you may not be baseball fans, but if you're a fan of Greenville, (and I know all of you are), this is a story you need to read. I had no idea how much of a legend Shoeless Joe Jackson was until I began my research. It amazes me that he lived RIGHT HERE in our town! To understand the rise and fall of the infamous … [Read more...] about FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: SHOELESS JOE JACKSON

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