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Collecting Stories Episode 20
COULD A WOMAN HAVE DIED AT THE BATTLE OF COWPENS?!?
Join us today in the RevWar Room as we explore what may be one of the more gruesome stories from the American Revolution's Southern Campaign!
Join us today in the RevWar Room as we explore what may be one of the more gruesome stories from the American Revolution's Southern Campaign!
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Collecting Stories Episode 19
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Today we spoke with Shelba Cook from the Cherokee Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) as she showed us how she uses texture rubbing to artistically capture and showcase historical markers and artifacts! Make sure to check out the CAVA Art Gallery exhibit, "Celebrating the Rich History of Cherokee County as Interpreted by CAVA Members from the Revolutionary War to Present Day", opening to public o...
Collecting Stories Episode 18
Просмотров 14День назад
Join us today as we speak with Nancy Herrin Elliott about her newly-begun adventure into her family's genealogy; as well as about her art piece, "Midnight at Whig Hill", that will be displayed at the CAVA Art Gallery located within the Gaffney Visitors Center. It is not difficult to get started with researching your family's history! Contact us if you have any family connections/stories of your...
Collecting Stories Episode 17
Просмотров 7День назад
HOMES TO HOSPITALS throughout the American Revolutionary War connected many different families and ancestors who had fought and were recovering from the battles throughout the Southern Campaign. Join us in the RevWar (Exhibit) Room to discover the families that connected throughout the backcountry's homesteads!
Collecting Stories Episode 16
Просмотров 514 дней назад
Join us INSIDE THE CARNEGIE as we tour the Library Post-Demolition with Cherokee County Clerk to Council, Doris Pearson! In between its service as a Carnegie Library and its future as Carolina Rising, this historic building served as the Cherokee County Administration Building. Before moving to the current Cherokee County Admin Building, Doris Pearson came into work each morning through the fro...
Collecting Stories Episode 15
Просмотров 1414 дней назад
REVOLUTIONARY WAR TOURISM has supported and continues to support Cherokee County from battlefields to historic forts, homesteads, and more. Today, the City of Gaffney's Marketing & Tourism Department met with the The South Carolina Historical Society as we plan a massive tour of over 250 people to Cherokee County! Carolina Rising will be the latest of the City's tourism sites to help share the ...
Collecting Stories Episode 14
Просмотров 1214 дней назад
BAD RESEARCH is what separates HISTORY from FANFICTION! Carolina Rising will be an immersive experience that retells the revolutionary history of present-day Cherokee County as it can be proven to have happened! If you are doing family historical research, make sure to connect with one of our genealogists and use primary sources!
Collecting Stories Episode 13
14 дней назад
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD and VOTE on who will be debating within an exhibit of Carolina Rising! We will be choosing 3 Global Patriots, 3 Global Loyalists, 3 Local Patriots, and 3 Local Loyalist leaders to battle in this exhibit! Comment below to vote on what leaders you would like to see!
Collecting Stories Episode 12
Просмотров 621 день назад
MAPPING and RESEARCH in the RevWar Room with the Cherokee County South Carolina 250 Chairman and History teacher at Palmetto Christian Academy, Tim Lipsey! As family names are discovered, Cherokee County's Revolutionary story is coming together! If you are interested in being involved in the SC250 celebration, contact Tim Lipsey at tmelipsey03@gmail.com! If you have a colonial family story to s...
Collecting Stories Episode 11
Просмотров 421 день назад
REVOLUTIONARY INNOVATION has come and is coming to Gaffney! With Carolina Rising approximately a year away from opening, the City of Gaffney has been partnering with local educators, the Smithsonian, and the SC Humanities Council to engage local students in groundbreaking projects. Join us as we discuss upcoming Smithsonian projects and take a behind-the-scenes look at how Cherokee Charter Acad...
Collecting Stories Episode 10
Просмотров 6Месяц назад
LOYALISTS and BRITISH MILITARY LEADERS battled Patriot idealists such as Draynor, Tennett, and Hart to win over the hearts and minds of the backcountry residents. This ideological warfare involved movement and influence from both sides of the Revolution. Join us today in the RevWar Room to learn about some of the people who worked to garner support for the Crown.
Collecting Stories Episode 9
Месяц назад
IDEOLOGICAL WARFARE in the backcountry occurred throughout Cherokee County as Patriot and British leadership attempted to garner support and loyalty to their causes. Join us in today in the RevWar Room and discover how the American Revolution turned into a fight for religious liberty and personal freedom.
Collecting Stories Episode 8
Просмотров 8Месяц назад
This summer, we partnered with students at Cherokee Charter Academy to create a Virtual Pop-Up Book that retells the story of Patriot spy, Joseph Kerr. These students performed primary research, wrote an interpretive script, and used a variety of different technologies to build this book. This book is the first in a series - more are on the way from Palmetto Christian Academy and Cherokee Count...
Collecting Stories Episode 7
Просмотров 17Месяц назад
While storms such as #debbydowner are frequently known for the destruction and danger they cause, in the 1780's it was the fog and mist from a storm that allowed the Overmountain men to surround Kings Mountain undetected. Encampments along the Cherokee Ford and throughout Cherokee County SC were host to both Loyalists and Patriots preparing to engage in the many battles and skirmishes of the Am...
Collecting Stories Episode 6
Месяц назад
Scouts and spies were critical throughout the American Revolution's Southern Campaign, gathering reconnaissance to set the stage for battles all around the backcountry. Join us today in the RevWar Room to see if any of your ancestors put their lives on the line to gather the intelligence used to turn to the tide of the Revolutionary War!
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories Episode 2
Просмотров 82Месяц назад
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories Episode 2
Historic Gaffney T-Bridge Grand Opening!
Просмотров 62Месяц назад
Historic Gaffney T-Bridge Grand Opening!
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories: Introduction
Просмотров 19Месяц назад
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories: Introduction
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories Episode 1
Просмотров 13Месяц назад
Carolina Rising: Collecting Stories Episode 1
New Recruit Training | Gaffney Police Department
Просмотров 233Месяц назад
New Recruit Training | Gaffney Police Department
National Night Out 2024 Promo - Gaffney, SC
Просмотров 123Месяц назад
National Night Out 2024 Promo - Gaffney, SC
Liberty Days - Cherokee County 250 Revolutionary War Education Day 2024
Просмотров 1414 месяца назад
Liberty Days - Cherokee County 250 Revolutionary War Education Day 2024
Cherokee County Schools Renaissance Faire 2024 at Jolly Park!
Просмотров 1304 месяца назад
Cherokee County Schools Renaissance Faire 2024 at Jolly Park!
After the Storm - Severe Weather & Flood Safety Week (Gaffney, South Carolina)
Просмотров 256 месяцев назад
After the Storm - Severe Weather & Flood Safety Week (Gaffney, South Carolina)
Gaffney isn't a tourist destination.
Cool town
Looks Awesome, Great Job Guys !!!
Visit the Peach
Please note that due to inclement weather forecasted for Friday, December 4th, the Drive Thru Christmas parade has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 6th at 6pm.
Racist city I ever been to.
Nobody wants to get into Gaffney
Actually I’m looking at this video to give me an idea of how the area is for my family and I to relocate to. Thinking 20 acres sounds 👌🏻
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@@4UX0R oh? Why’s that? Reasons? Bad people ? Leadership? Police?
@@medicatedforyoursafety9349 Don't get into the druggie crowd and you'll love the city. Get in with riff raff and the police will bleed you of all 20 of those acres and send you packing back home broke.
@@estatesales9818 no illegal drugs. Never have
Chicken or bust
Great Gators!! #cointomakeadifference
This is so awesome for Gaffney and Cherokee County!!!!!!
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