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If the walls of the South Carolina State House could talk, they would reveal over a century of history. Located in the geographic center of South Carolina, this landmark is home to the Governor's...
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A replica of an 1823 Greenville County Courthouse, which was eventually torn down, sits in the lobby of the Upcountry History Museum. The building was designed by famous architect Robert Mills, who...
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Robert Mills, born in Charleston, S.C., is considered by many to be the first American architect. In addition to some of his more well-known buildings across the state, Mills is also credited with...
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The heart of Walterboro is the Colleton County Courthouse, a Greek Revival style building designed by Robert Mills. It was here where in June, 1828, where Robert Barnwell Rhett delivered an address...
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The town of Marion is seen as an amalgamation of the business of living, the joy of living, and culture. Joanna Angle discusses the early history of Marion, South Carolina. The area is named “Marion”...
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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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One of Lancaster County’s architectural masterpieces is its exquisite court house, designed by Robert Mills, and built between 1825-1828. The location is so significant that the U.S. Department of the...
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Elliot White Springs, another prominent Lancaster figure, was a World War I flying ace, author, industrialist, and advertising genius. Joanna Angle discusses the history of the Lancaster and Chester...
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Darlington was one of three counties created in 1785 from the old Cheraw district. It was presumed, by architect Robert Mills, to be named after Colonel Darlington, a hero of the American Revolution...
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Conway’s City Hall began life as Horry County’s second county courthouse. In 1823, the State of South Carolina appropriated $10,000 dollars for its construction. Russell Warren, a Georgetown builder...