Free event: Sunday, March 24, 3pm, Tryon Fine Arts Center With a love for history, extensive research, and a vivid imagination, bestselling author John Cribb has transformed Abraham Lincoln into an approachable flesh and blood man. John will discuss his historical novels, "The Rail Splitter" and "Old Abe" at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. An […]
Free presentation on the "Tales of Tryon" February 29: That Remarkable Couple: Gladys and Seth Vining, Founders of the World's Smallest Daily Newspaper" March 26: History of the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Speakers Marianne Carruth and Rita Landrum May 7: Photographers in Tryon from 1900 to 1950. Speaker Lili Corbus June 13: Dr. Warren Carson […]
The evening will be commemorating the historic voyage of the Titanic which sank on April 14, 1912 during its maiden voyage. A professional actor, Steve Carlisle, will be portraying the Executive Manager of White Star Cruise Lines and recount each day's activities and interesting factoids about the ship and its passengers between each course during […]
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum on April 19 at 7pm. Light refreshments will be available. "The sounds of growing up along the Saluda Grade" presented by Pearlie Mae Suber Harris. Pearlie Mae Suber Harris will be the featured guest speaker of the Saluda Historic Depot's April Train Tales. Harris moved with her […]
Deadline to purchase tickets is April 10 A Real Railroad Dining Car Experience at the Orchard Inn. April 25, 2024 at 6pm Enjoy a re-creation of a Southern Railroad Dining experience at the Historic Orchard Inn in Saluda. Enjoy the chef’s re-inspired presentation of a 4 course meal which is going to support the Saluda […]
Free presentation on the "Tales of Tryon" February 29: That Remarkable Couple: Gladys and Seth Vining, Founders of the World's Smallest Daily Newspaper" March 26: History of the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Speakers Marianne Carruth and Rita Landrum May 7: Photographers in Tryon from 1900 to 1950. Speaker Lili Corbus June 13: Dr. Warren Carson […]
Enjoy tea at Green River House August: 8/17 July: 7/6 June: 6/1 May: 5/12, 5/18, and 5/25 Enjoy a variety of teas and coffees, sandwiches, pastries, etc. Teas at the Green River House are served in the Main Plantation House in our Tea Room. Teas are by reservation only. Please call for more information (828) […]
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum Speaker Tom Perry will discuss the "Dinky Railroad" a narrow gauge railroad that ran from Mount Airy, NC to Kibler Valley, VA. Light refreshments will be available.
Enjoy tea at Green River House August: 8/17 July: 7/6 June: 6/1 May: 5/12, 5/18, and 5/25 Enjoy a variety of teas and coffees, sandwiches, pastries, etc. Teas at the Green River House are served in the Main Plantation House in our Tea Room. Teas are by reservation only. Please call for more information (828) […]
Author, Drew Hines, will sign his new book, "Hidden History of the Dark Corner" on Friday, May 24, from 5-7pm. The book is a collection of historical accounts, anecdotes and character sketches from that section of northern Greenville County traditionally known as the Dark Corner. The Book Shelf Bookstore is located at 17 South Trade […]