Old Town Market in Downtown Rock Hill
Spend your Saturday morning at Old Town Market in downtown Rock Hill! Browse fresh, locally grown produce, meats, handmade crafts and other goods f…
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OLDE ENGLISH DISTRICT
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The Olde English District honors its storied past while embracing the future. Here you can enjoy small-town charm, outdoor recreation, unique shopping opportunities, wonderful eateries, fun family adventures and so much more. It’s also a fantastic place to simply relax and recharge, disconnecting from the rigors of everyday life.
Spanning the counties of Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York, we invite you to see all that we have to offer. We know you’ll love what you discover in South Carolina’s Olde English District.
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Events At A Glance
11/09
York Fridays After Five
Spend an evening shopping, dining and exploring downtown York during Fridays After Five.Participating downtown businesses stay open until 8…
11/09
Quilted Ornament Workshop
Join us for a cozy crafting session where you will make your very own beautiful, heirloom-quality holiday ornament. ***No sewing experience is requ…
11/10
Lunch & Learn: Patriots in the Graveyard
Discover the untold stories of Southern patriots who helped shape the American Revolution during a special Lunch & Learn with historian Kelly G…
11/10
Time Travel Tuesday
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to…
11/12
The Battle of Camden Theatrical Production
Step back into the American Revolution with The Battle of Camden, a powerful theatrical production bringing one of South Carolina’s most s…
11/12
Art and the American Revolution
Discover how art helped shape the stories and lasting legacy of the American Revolution during a special presentation at the Historic Lancaster Cou…
11/12
Tide & Table
Join us for an evening of lowcountry fare, community, and southern hospitality in the Fort Mill History Museum Courtyard!
11/14
Archeology Day: Field Excavation at Rose Hill Plantation
Dig into the past at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site during Archaeology Day!Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on look at…
11/14
7th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair at Laurel Haven Estate
Get into the holiday spirit at Laurel Haven Estate’s 7th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair in Lancaster!Shop more than 100 vendors offe…
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OED Stories
9 Can’t-Miss Christmas Parades in South Carolina’s Olde English District
Small towns, twinkling lights and a few holiday traditions you probably wonât find anywhere else. Hereâs where to catch a Christmas parade a…
Where to Play Mahjong in South Carolina’s Olde English District
The tiles are clacking, the tables are filling up, and mahjong has found its way to the Olde English District. Whether youâre still figuring out…
Where to Find Your Christmas Tree in SC’s Olde English District
Finding the perfect Christmas tree is part of the holiday fun. Across the Olde English District, local farms turn tree shopping into a seasonal tradit…
Goodale State Park
4 Things to Do at Goodale State Park
Goodale State Park in Kershaw County is an easy escape for paddling, hiking, fishing and a little time outdoors. Just a short drive from Downtown Camd…
Chester State Park
5 Things to Do at Chester State Park
Looking for fun things to do at Chester State Park in South Carolina? From outdoor adventures to family-friendly activities, there are plenty of ways…
Pull Over: 7 Downtowns in the Olde English District Worth the Detour
Some towns are worth leaving the highway for. Across the Olde English District, Main Streets are lined with local shops, cozy cafés and old buildin…
Scarowinds
7 Spooky Season Must-Dos in the Olde English District
Some fall days are made for pumpkin patches and hayrides. Others come alive after dark. Haunted trails, lantern-lit legends, eerie old buildings and a…
Cotton Hills Farm
8 Spots to Pick Pumpkins in the Olde English District
Fall looks a little different in the Olde English District. Think pumpkin-filled fields, winding hayrides and family farms where autumn traditions com…
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Guide to Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill this Fall
Apple cider doughnuts, fresh-picked apples and a glass of cider make Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery a must-stop for fall in York County. From pick-your-o…
Lace Up: A Trail Guide to the Olde English District
There’s a particular kind of quiet you find on a Piedmont trail. Sunlight filters through the hardwoods, a creek runs somewhere off to the side, and g…
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From the suburbs of Charlotte, N.C., to tucked-away towns and rural communities, the Olde English District offers just the kind of getaway you need. We offer an array of hotels, bed & breakfasts, cabins, camping and more across our seven counties.
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South Carolina State Parks are offering free admission on Black Friday, and the OED is home to 10 state parks and historic sites worth exploring.
Hike, paddle, play a round, tour a historic site or just spend a few hours somewhere with a little more room to breathe.
Pick your park and #OptOutsideSC.
#OEDTravel #DiscoverSC #OptOutsideSC #scstateparks
🏛️ Trail Tuesday: Historic Brattonsville
This month, the Backcountry Revolution Trail takes us to Historic Brattonsville, home to the site of Huck’s Defeat and so much more.
Explore historic homes and farm buildings, walk the battlefield landscape, meet heritage-breed animals and learn about the generations of people who lived and worked here.
The site also includes the Enslaved Ancestral Burial Ground, offering another important connection to the people and stories that shaped this place.
From Revolutionary War history to everyday life in the Carolina backcountry, Historic Brattonsville gives you plenty to discover in one stop.
🔗 Explore Historic Brattonsville and follow the Backcountry Revolution Trail at the link in bio.
#OEDTravel #DiscoverSC #BackcountryRevolutionTrail #SC250 #RevolutionaryWar
Back and better than ever. ⛳
The Cheraw State Park Golf Course reopens tomorrow, Nov. 3, with fresh greens and collars, renovated bunkers and new irrigation on every green.
Come for the round, stay for everything else Cheraw State Park does well.
#OEDTravel #DiscoverSC #CherawStatePark #SouthCarolinaGolf #CherawSC
Best season. No notes. 🍂
Pumpkin patches, crisp air and every excuse to stay outside a little longer.
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Fall just got a first-class upgrade. 🎃🚂
Ride the rails to Greenbriar Pavilion this Saturday for games, face painting and pumpkin decorating. Kids 12 and under can pick a pumpkin and make it their own before hopping back aboard.
Final rides are Oct. 31, so don’t let this one leave the station without you.
🎟️ scrm.org/pumpkin-patch-express
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Some stories are too good to stay in the past. 🎙️
Our brand-new podcast, Olde Stories, New Voices, is officially LIVE!
We’re kicking things off with Episode 1, Eye of the Storm, featuring Molly Fortune, CEO of @southcarolina250 as we explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped South Carolina’s Revolutionary War backcountry.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
#OEDTravel #DiscoverSC #SC250 #BackcountryRevolutionTrail
Fall called. It’s staying in the Olde English District.
📍 Pictured: Kings Mountain State Park
Three of SC State Parks’ Best Parks for Fall Foliage Viewing are right here in the OED:
🍁 Kings Mountain State Park
🍁 Chester State Park
🍁 Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Plan your visit now.
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The Revolution has a new soundtrack. 🇺🇸
250 years later, we’ve still got stories to tell.
Introducing Olde Stories, New Voices, our brand-new podcast exploring the people, places and untold stories of the American Revolution in South Carolina’s Backcountry.
🎧 Coming to your favorite podcast platform THIS WEEK!
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