Tour a town where historic preservation is put into practice. Visit five homes, including the unusual Octagon House, freshly rehabilitated for a new life. Sit with restoration architect Martin Meek, then go inside the Church of Epiphany.
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The town and county of Laurens were named after Charleston aristocrat Henry Laurens, a patriot and statesman who became the president of the Continental Congress. While on a trip to Holland in 1779...
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The town of Laurens is a preservationists dream. People living in Laurens county take pride in preserving and restoring the old homes within their neighborhoods. One such home is the Charles H...
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The Washington Williams Home, originally a wedding present for his daughter, is now a museum, housing priceless Southern antiques. Architect Martin Meek talks about the construction of this house, its...
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Another historic home in Laurens is the winter town house of Colonel John Drayton Williams, and its Italian Villa style architecture. This style house was the first of its kind in Laurens.
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The house covered in this segment was built by Presbyterian clergyman and educator, Zelotes Lee Holmes, in 1858. This home is unusual for its octagonal shape and method of construction, both...
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Martin Meek is also in charge of restoring the Church of the Epiphany. This church is the oldest one in Laurens County, constructed in 1846. Martin Meek returns to discuss the history of this church...