Events

Symbolism, iconography and craftsmanship of headstones as well as cemetery lore of the Revolutionary War era.

Join us for a lecture and discussion by Steven Knapp, executive director of The Newberry Museum about people whose faith and principles affected their decisions about fighting during the turbulence of Revolution.

Through maps, historical accounts, and local connections, Mr. John Favors will shed light on how Tarleton’s march impacted the region and its people, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Revolutionary War’s local history.

Roads and trails that cross-crossed Newberry County during Colonial era, their origins and destinations, and what became of them.

Join us for a lecture by Steven Knapp, executive director of The Newberry Museum about the first year of the American Revolution in South Carolina.

Lecture about plants and herbs that were commonly used to treat ailments and injuries in the Backcountry of South Carolina during the Colonial era.

Discussion on the different styles of homes in Colonial era South Carolina — from the stately mansions of Charleston to the “Rock House” of present-day Newberry County. Homes were as varied in design and construction as the people who lived in them.