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
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.
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.