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Lucille Ball portrayed by Leslie Goddard

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FREE event. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Every week, some 11 million families tuned in to watch I Love Lucy, the CBS sitcom starring Ball and her real-life spouse Desi Arnaz. Her wacky … [Read more...] about Lucille Ball portrayed by Leslie Goddard

Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds

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FREE. Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) - Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time. Greenville Tech Barton Campus, 506 S Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Use 800 E. Faris Rd parking lot … [Read more...] about Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds

100 Years of the Poinsett Hotel: Greenville County Historical Society Annual Meeting

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You're invited to the Greenville County Historical Society’s Annual Membership Meeting as we celebrate 97 years of preserving our community’s rich heritage! This year, we’re thrilled to honor the 100th anniversary of the iconic Westin Poinsett Hotel. Join us at the Westin for a special presentation by John Nolan, President of the Society, highlighting the fascinating history … [Read more...] about 100 Years of the Poinsett Hotel: Greenville County Historical Society Annual Meeting

Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival

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Hope y'all can join us in Laurens, SC for the Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival on May the 4th! Laurens County was the birthplace and home of Rev. Gary Davis, Willie Walker, Lil McClintock, Arthur Guitar Boogie Smith and other prominent Piedmont Blues artists. Our goal is to preserve and celebrate that heritage with the Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival. The festival will take … [Read more...] about Piedmont Blues and Roots Festival

Four Winters, A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance & Bravery in WWII

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“All I owned was my camera, a leopard coat, and a grenade in case of capture...the pillow was the rifle, the walls were the trees and the sky was the roof,” says partisan Faye Schulman. Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they … [Read more...] about Four Winters, A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance & Bravery in WWII

Farewell, Mr Haffmann

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This film screening and discussion is in commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The evening begins with a pre-movie discussion by the organizers and a panel of local history professionals: Rebecca Stoil, Assistant Professor Clemson History Dept. Jason Hansen, Associate Professor of History, Furman University Elliott McCarthy, B’nai Israel … [Read more...] about Farewell, Mr Haffmann

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

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