Pretty awesome historic home In Spartanburg, SC. Unclear why someone would give it less than 5…read morestars. It's a private residence, no tours. The people who own it keep it up and pay taxes on it. It's beautiful and marvelous. Make sure to drive around its very expansive lot to soak it all up.

It was the historic marker that caught my eye and then I took a look at the beautiful house…read more Unfortunately, the house is closed to tours but it is still work checking out. The marker reads, "According to family tradition, this house was built in 1854 by the Bivings family, local textile pioneers. In 1869, the house was purchased by John H. Evins (1830-1884), Confederate Lieutenant-Colonel, state legislator, mayor of Spartanburg, and US Congressman (1877-1884). The house was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1970." The house is a two-story white clapboard structure in the Greek Revival style. double piazzas with massive Doric order columns and notable balustrades. Also on the property are the original kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, and well. It is not far from downtown Spartanburg. [Review 13643 overall, 962 of 2020, number 601 in South Carolina.]

The Earl Scruggs Center is located in Downtown Shelby in the 1907 built Cleveland County…read moreCourthouse. Free parking is available on the street. The entrance is on the Washington Street side of the building. Make sure to stop at the smaller building outside as that is where you buy your tickets and receive your earbuds. From there you can proceed inside the renovated courthouse and a docent with start the introduction film then explain what order to go through the museum. The Center opened in 2014. I did not know who Earl Scruggs was before my visit. The North Carolina Musicians Mural Trail brought me to Shelby, NC. But he was a well-known banjo player and who had his own style of playing while developing the sounds of bluegrass. Besides Scruggs, the museum tells some of the history of Cleveland County. The Rotunda has the instruments used by the Scruggs family. In These Hills tells Earl Scrugg's story and has some interactive exhibits. There is a board where you can listen to his music and that of other artists. Out of Carolina is the next room and covers the next stage in Scruggs career. The radio history, Shelby Dynasty and textile mills in the area. Turning Road is the last room covers the Civil Rights Movement, textile mills closing, and changing music styles. I recommend a visit to the center if you are near Shelby.

Very interactive and interesting to learn about Earl Scruggs and bluegrass music. I enjoyed it…read morewith my family.

This is a wonderful place to visit when in the area. There is so much information on all of the…read morewars. In fact, I cried in a few places just looking at those who have come before us and have fought for our nation. I couldn't believe how much that they had inside of this museum and how much that I learned. It actually flipped some switch inside of me and now I have a yearning to learn more for when I get back to Boston in the Spring to continue there for the Revolutionary War. They were kind enough to donate some discount tickets for my work place and I can't wait to share them with everyone to encourage them to see all of the wonderful, historical things inside. The staff is so very kind and welcoming. I highly advise visiting this museum when given the chance.

I could have spent the whole day here! The History and Arts Museum in Gaffney S.C. is fascinating!…read moreIt's loaded with artifacts from not only the history of Cherokee County but from every American War! It even has an Amelia Earhart display! She spent the night in Gaffney once before her disappearance! I highly recommend this museum! The staff here are friendly and quite knowledgeable! There is normally a 5.00 dollar entrance fee but it was waved because it was my first visit. I wholly recommend this museum to anyone with a keen interest in American history!

The day was perfect. Calm waters and warm temps. The guide explained the history of the development…read moreof the lake, and took us to the waterfalls that would never be found without his knowledge. The price is right because renting a boat was more than we needed for a 3 hour tour. I booked online ahead but several couple paid that day, I assume by calling and knowing there was an opening for them.

Awesome Lake Jocasse tour! Booking was efficient with good follow-up prior to our day. Kevin…read moretailored our tour to the group's vibe. He provided a thorough history of the development of the lake as well as the eco and wildlife. We had kids (Andes 8 and 11) as well as adults on our morning adventure. The boat was very clean and safe for all. Highly recommend Southern Outlaw Adventures for your group!!!

The Peachoid is a water tower in Gaffney, South Carolina. It's 135 feet high and has one million…read moreU.S. gallons of water! People call if "The Peach." It's around exits 90 and 92 off I-85.

The peachoid is a sight to see indeed! Right off highway 85, you can catch some great glimpses of…read morethis SC treasure. You can pull off and do a quick drop, there are no fees or lines. Be sure to pay attention to the road as it's in a construction zone and SC drivers are bananas.. P.s. This peach needs to see a proctologist. #iykyk

I've passed this historical marker thousands of times and have never noticed it. While on a mini…read moreYelping tour this morning I happened to notice this thing. IT's significance is striking. This is an integral part of the history of Gaffney, S.C. Recently I've developed a desire to uncover the roots of my local hometown. There's a lot more for me to learn and share.

We took a tour of the Moore Plantation today and loved it. Our guide, Kevin, was very informative…read more The house isn't big and some parts you can't go into due to safety issues, but it was well worth the time and money to see it. Not all out buildings are original, but they are reproductions to what the originals were. This is a pleasant hidden gem and a part of American history. We would go back and bring friends and family with us so they can see what people went through back in the late 1700's.

A National Treasure and a South Carolina gem, this 1765 plantation is set in an idyllic location…read moreminutes from Spartanburg. I planned my visit there, but most of the visitors seemed to have stopped in spur-of-the-moment while traveling through the area. Most plantations available for tours are mid-1800s and grand, but this modest home dates back to 1765, its inhabitants playing key roles in the Revolutionary War. The guided tour takes close to an hour, and the guide went in depth and detail describing the implements used on a daily basis during colonial times on the plantation. Most of the outbuildings on the property are replicas, but at least two of them are vintage. The furniture and decor in the house is made up of a combination of period pieces and very well-made replicas. The up-close detail you can view on the home reveals just how amazing it is that the structure is still there! A nice trail takes you to the family cemetery about a quarter mile from the house. The grounds are picturesque and the outbuildings are in close proximity to the house.

While on my small Yelping tour today I decided to visit this cemetery. I had received information…read morefrom a good source that a person I knew from the past was interned here. There are 216 documented gravesites at this location. I spent a considerable amount of time trying to locate this person to no avail. At any rate this cemetery is in near perfect condition and has been well maintained.

Back in 2004 my wife and I had an interest in purchasing a home here. We toured a couple and they…read morewere amazingly affordable at the time. These houses have been home to former governors and all kinds of political and educational folks. They congregate here for some reason. All the housing facades are in immaculate condition as are the yards. Ultimately we decided against moving here and decided to purchase a house in our hometown. This is a historically relevant section of Spartanburg, S.C. I included a couple of pictures of what the typical houses look like today.

What a charming home on the National Register of Historic Places. They host many events and are…read morealso available for weddings.