With its towering white steeple and massive auditorium, Rock Springs Baptist Church is one of Easley’s most recognizable churches. Take a look inside the campus and discover the worship, ministries, and community behind this familiar Easley landmark.
Springwood Cemetery offers one of Greenvilleās most unusual views, where more than 200 years of local history sit beneath the modern downtown skyline. From early burials and prominent Greenville families to weathered monuments and hidden stories, the cemetery preserves a remarkable piece of the cityās past.
A tiny bronze bell beside a massive grave in Savannah’s Bonaventure Cemetery tells a strange story about the 19th-century fear of being buried alive.
Old Stone Church in Clemson is more than a historic building. Its cemetery holds the grave of Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens, the mysterious Cherokee grave of Osenappa, and the coin-covered grave behind one of the Upstateās strangest legends. Explore more than 200 years of history, tragedy, folklore, and local stories hidden among its stones.
Step back more than 230 years and discover one of Greenville County’s oldest surviving homes. From its beginnings as a frontier log cabin in 1793 to its transformation into an elegant Greek Revival home, the John H. Goodwin House tells the story of early Upstate settlement, stagecoach travel, plantation life, and historic preservation. Alongside the picturesque Goodwin Chapel and historic store, this Highway 11 landmark offers one of the region’s most fascinating glimpses into South Carolina’s past.
Learn how to build a beautiful rustic wooden cross using natural logs and simple materials. This step-by-step guide covers selecting the right wood, assembling the cross, and creating a lasting symbol of faith that looks right at home in any country setting.
Discover the story behind Pretty Place, South Carolina’s most iconic mountain chapel. Perched high above the Blue Ridge Mountains near Cleveland, SC, Fred W. Symmes Chapel offers breathtaking sunrise views, rich history, inspiring faith, and one of the most scenic destinations in the Southeast. Learn why generations of visitors continue to make the journey to this unforgettable mountaintop landmark.
Founded in 1893, Travelers Rest United Methodist Church offers a unique glimpse into the history of one of the Upstate’s fastest-growing communities. The original chapel still stands beside the modern sanctuary, creating a living timeline of faith and local history in downtown Travelers Rest.
Founded by formerly enslaved families in 1865, Soapstone Baptist Church and the historic Liberia Community preserve one of the most remarkable stories in Upstate South Carolina. Discover the church, schoolhouse, cemeteries, and legacy hidden near Table Rock and Highway 11.
For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the church remains a longstanding landmark in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.