Events

Explore pivotal 19th century changes in communication.

Lessons and activities for ages 6- 12.

Learn to find your military veterans using Fold3, an online resource available for free with your library card.

Questions? Call 864-246-1695. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Explore pivotal 19th century changes in communication.

Lessons and activities for ages 6- 12.

Explore pivotal 19th century changes in communication.

Lessons and activities for ages 6- 12.

Learn to find your military veterans using Fold3, an online resource available for free with your library card.

Questions? Call 864-963-9031. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Unlock the secrets of our local cemeteries! This two-part program begins at the Library with a one-hour session on decoding the symbols carved into historic headstones. You'll also learn how to use the Find-a-Grave app on your smartphone to become a citizen historian. Afterwards, you’ll have the option to join us for a short 10-minute walk to Springwood Cemetery to put your new skills to the test. Springwood Cemetery, 410 N. Main St, Greenville

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Join historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore for a brief history of South Carolina and the various forces that led to the American Revolution (Part 3 of 4). With over 400 battles, skirmishes, and significant events, the War in South Carolina had more horror - and more heroism - than any state in the nation. The Revolutionary War began in Boston and ended at Yorktown, but it was won in South Carolina. This presentation covers the British Period, including Charleston, Waxhaws, Huck's Defeat, Spartan district victories, Camden, Fishing Creek, and Musgrove Mill.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Explore methods for gathering and researching the stories that have been passed down through the generations of your family.

Questions? Call 864-277-7397. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Join Thom Iannarino, Retired US Army Major and two tour veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, as he shares the history of the Medal Of Honor, our Nation’s highest military decoration. Thom was an Education Specialist with the Institute of History, Science, and Technology at Patriot’s Point for seven years.

Questions? Call 864-877-8722. Registration is required and will open 30 days prior to the event date.

Celebrate Archives Month with the South Carolina Room! Drop by and discover special items from the archive and learn about preserving your own historic treasures.

Questions? Call 864-527-9258.