“Shots Fired in the Backcountry”, Revolutionary War Lecture Series,

    “Shots Fired in the Backcountry”, Revolutionary War Lecture Series,

    Aug 16, 2021

    “Shots Fired in the Backcountry”

    Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 7:00 PM, Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building,

    116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, 29360

    Durant Ashmore, Historian and Battlefield Preservationist, will set the stage for the first armed conflict in the Revolutionary War south of Lexington and Concord which occurred in the SC Backcountry.  The discussion will focus on the First Siege of Ninety Six, the Battle of the Great Canebrake and the Snow Campaign (September, 1775–December, 1775). The Field Trip the following Saturday, September 11, will be to the Battle of the Great Canebrake site.

    Laurens County Museum suggests a donation for each lecture of $5 for museum members, $10 for non-members, no donation for 18 years old and younger.  Thank you for supporting the programs of the Laurens County Museum!  (864)681-3678, laurenscountymuseum.org

    “Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines” – Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Series

    “Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines” – Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Series

    Jul 2, 2021

    “Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines”

    First Lecture in The Revolutionary War in the South Carolina Backcountry yearlong series by Battlefield Preservationist and Historian Durant Ashmore

    The Revolutionary War in Laurens County was truly the crucible that forged our nation.  This lecture will be a discussion of the civil war that raged in Laurens County with an emphasis on the remarkable Laurens County characters who involved themselves in the fight for freedom from the reign of the British monarchy and Parliament.  Subsequent lectures will be on the first Tuesday of each month starting on August 3, 2021.  Field trips to actual Revolutionary War battle and skirmish sites will be the following Saturdays after the August 3 lecture but not the July 20 lecture. Attendance will be limited and pre-registration is suggested by calling (864)681-3678.  Suggested donation for lecture — $5 Laurens County Museum members; $10 non-members; 18 years and younger no donation.

    Mobilize Community Power

    Mobilize Community Power

    Apr 30, 2021

    Community Power Building is an essential ingredient to establishing and maintaining a Culture of Health for all residents. Is there something happening in your local neighborhood that you are unhappy about? Something negatively impacting your quality of life? Do you want to work with your neighbors to make a change?

    Join us in our second community Zoom event as we engage in effective community mobilization strategies to increase community power within Greenville County.

    This community event series is held virtually on Zoom.

    Although the events build on each other, you do not have to attend all three, join us when you can & share with others!

    Laurens County Museum “First Look”

    Laurens County Museum “First Look”

    Nov 2, 2020

    November 15 – “First Look” at the Laurens County Museum
    The Laurens County Museum Association Board of Directors invites you to a “First Look” at the renovations completed at the new museum Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC. This partial opening is in celebration of the completion of the second floor Magnolia Room, Burns Theatre, lobby, elevator, and two special exhibits in the front display areas. The museum artifact exhibit hall will be completed in The Summer, 2021. Live entertainment and refreshments. All health and safety protocols will be followed for Covid19.