Cemetery Project Update
The weather will be nice soon and we want to be ready to start work in the cemeteries. Ridgley: Thanks to the donors who contributed...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 23, 20234 min read
April 24, 2023 LCHS Program
CEMETERY RESTORATION BE FEATURED AT NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING "Documenting and Restoring Our Heritage" is the title of the program...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 21, 20231 min read
“scrape, scrub and spray”
Time has taken its toll on the older tombstones in our county cemeteries. One would not know this from looking at Find-a- Grave photos...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 19, 20234 min read
First in State
On December 24, 1860 the U.S. House received a letter announcing South Carolina’s secession from the Union. On April 12, 1861 Jefferson...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 18, 20231 min read
A Rock by Any Other Name
In Wright/Gaddey cemetery is a large rock with what appears to be a name etched into the stone. The letters M and O can barely be read...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Happenings at the Historical Society
MUSEUM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: Interning at the Historical Society is an excellent opportunity for High School or College Students, to...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 16, 20231 min read
Wanna buy a Car?
Automobiles were big news in the County in the 1920's. If your neighbor purchased a new car, you would probably read about it in next...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 15, 20231 min read
The Dunseth House
Many readers have asked about the history of the Dunseth House which has recently been demolished. You may remember it was the stately...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Attention! Incorrect Date
The cemetery program is scheduled for April 24, the fourth Monday of the Month. NOT April 14 as the last blog posted stated. Sorry to...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Save the Date
April 14 2023.....History Center....7:00 pm "Documenting and Restoring Our Heritage" by Marilyn Wagner, Nancy King and John Fish Watch...
Lawrence Lore
Apr 13, 20231 min read