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Regular features: What's Up Downtown by Grace Ebersold The Brattonsville Beat by Grace Ebersold Kings Mountain Events by Cindy Jonas Editorially speaking by Ken Spaulding A Word from our President by Eddie Lee News from the National Trust by Ken Spaulding The Broad River Basin Historical Society News by Jan Ramsey |
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Dr. Eddie Lee is York City's new Mayor Ken Spaulding, Editor The Yorkville Historical Society wishes to congratulate our president, Dr. Eddie Lee , on his Tuesday April 16th victory in the York City mayoral race. With Eddie's expertise and enthusiasm York will certainly grow and prosper. Our hats are off to Eddie all the other folks who asked for our support in their political campaigns and endeavors. It's the dedication of people like these that help to make and keep York City the special place that it is. |
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Editorially speaking Ken Spaulding, Editor Welcome to your new and revised newsletter. My hardworking committee and I hope you are as pleased as we are with the completed results. We welcome your input, comments and or criticism and heartily encourage each of you to write articles that we can include in future editions. It is our goal to provide you with an interesting, informative, newsletter that you will not only enjoy reading but share with your neighbors, families and friends. Please contact: Grace Ebersold (803) 684-3822 graceangels@rhtc.net Jan Ramsey (803) 684-3844, Dan Enright (803) 684-5592 enright@comporium.net, Cindy Jonas (803) 684-2051 cjonas@cetlink.net Or me at (803) 628-1818 marciken@bellsouth.net In order to meet deadlines and insure timely compilation and delivery of our newsletter we have set the first day of the month we publish as a copy deadline date. We would also like to know if you prefer to receive your newsletter via email or postal service, the choice is up to each individual member of our Historical Society. Please let one of us know which method you prefer and make sure that we have correct information to do so. The Newsletter is also available on the Societies new web site at ww.yorkvillehs.org. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of our labors. Wishing each of you continued happiness and success. |
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A Word from Our President by Eddie Lee The Yorkville Historical Society certainly does not sit still nor live in the past. We are an organization of action. History should be that way: full of action, information, and creativity. Our monthly programs are always informative. Recent ones have focused on the future of libraries in the cyber age (Winthrop's Dean Mark Herring) and the future of the York County Museum and Historic Brattonsville ( Dr. Bobby Walker and Sam Thomas) Upcoming programs are 4/25 Daniel Stowe Gardens 5/30 Annual covered dish meal 6/27 Scott Coleman : Chester in the Civil War. Join us and bring your friends. We meet regularly on the last Thursday of each month (except December) at McCelvey at 7:30 pm |
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Christmas Tour 2001 By Jan Ramsey The annual "Christmas in Olde York" home tour was held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 & 9. Approximately 500 people attended the tour and ticket sales amounted to $5000. Many thanks to the following for opening their homes, apartments, and churches to the public: Charles Boyd, Frank and Lisa Robards, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stucks, Dana Byrum, Tonya Carroll, the Episcopal Church and the First Baptist Church. Anne Allison and I co-chaired this event and all the volunteers made our job so much easier and enjoyable. Each person did what he said he was going to do and the plan came together without any major problems. Now is the time to contact homeowners for the 2002 tour. It is important to have at least four committed houses and we need your help in getting them. December 2002 is rapidly approaching and we must be ready! |
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Changing faces at familiar places By Ken Spaulding After twenty-five plus years in the real estate industry it seems to me that we residents are always among the last to know just who is moving in and out of our community. This column's purpose is to eliminate some of those unanswered questions. Please call me and let me know when someone moves in or a historic building changes hand on your street or in your neighborhood. 803-628-1818 In the latter part of last year Dorothy D. Williamson sold her home on Lynnwood Circle, York, to Mike and Alisa Hendricks and their family. Ms. Dorothy then purchased Gene & Belinda Barnwell's home on East Jefferson St. in York. The Barnwells are living comfortably at Westminster Towers in Rock Hill. The old Gardner place located at 354 Liberty St. in York was recently sold by Ed & Robin Garris to York County native Barbara Mayo of Rock Hill . The Garris have moved to Tennessee. The Miller Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Shop on Kings Mountain St. in York has been sold by Mr. Bobıs family and will continue to serve your plumbing, heating & electrical needs just as it always has. First Citizens Bank and The United States Post Office will soon be joined by Bojangles and NBYC Bank on East Liberty near the shopping centers. Many locals were saddened at the loss late last year of both Hardees and The Quality Farm and Country Store. |
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News from the National Trust for Historical Preservation by Ken Spaulding I've enjoyed my membership to the Trust for many, many years. I stumbled upon it years ago as we were in the midst of restoring our 1850s farmhouse in northeastern Ohio. For an annual membership donation of $25.00 you will receive a beautiful bimonthly magazine and discounted admissions into the numerous Trust-owned properties and gift shops in the United States. You will learn of successful completed restoration projects, threatened properties and new restoration products and practices. Did you know that York's own Rose Hotel was once among the eleven most threatened buildings in the United States? The Trust often times secures funding for building restoration and rallies to save historic properties that are threatened by eminent domain. It is really interesting to learn what other folks with interests similar to ours have been doing to preserve their unique heritage for future generations. You can reach the National Trust online at www.nationaltrust.org or write to them at PO Box 5043 Hagerstown MD 21741-9823. We plan to make News at the National Trust a regular feature of this newsletter. We hope that those of you who are not members will be able to learn something about the Trust and keep it 'on the back burner' to remember when preservation is an issue in your neighborhood or community. |
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The Legend Behind the White Rose City Ken Spaulding At a recent Historical Society meeting at the McCelvey Center a newer member asked: "Where are the white roses if this is the White Rose City?" "Why right across the street on the cemetery fence," the tenured members replied. Isnıt there a rose grower or a gardener in our midst? Wouldnıt maintaining the white roses on the cemetery fence be the RIGHT THING for our Historical Society to do as a community project?? |
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Kings Mountain NMP by Cindy Jonas We are fortunate to be in close proximity to Kings Mountain National Military Park because there are many activities held at the park. The following activities are planned for the near future: May 4, 2002: The Kings Mountain Forum will have discussions by renowned scholars. There will also be a living history encampment and demonstrations by 18th Century artisans and craftsmen. August 10, 2002: Banastre Tarleton. Howard Burnham, British performer, will portray "The Butcher" at the end of his life as he recalls his younger days and his part in the American Revolution. September 14, 2002: Miller-Rowe Consort- This is an evening of Celtic and Early American music on the dulcimer and classical guitar. September 21-22, 2002: The King's Own Patriots. Re-enactors will tell the story of the story of the battle from the Loyalist point of view. Information about all programs and updates of coming events can be found at www.mps.gov/kimo or by contacting Chris Revels at 864-936-7921. |
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Future Business Leaders of America by Cindy Jonas A York Junior High School organization, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), has created a gold-plated ornament of The Rose as the first in a series of ornaments based on York's historic buildings. The ornament was created in conjunction with Christmas in Olde York. This will be an annual fund-raiser for the FBLA and plans are being made for the 2002 ornament. The ornaments are available for $7.00 from the Historical Society or from the FBLA of York Junior High (803-684-5008 ext.309). The FBLA has also worked with the society to revise the Walking Tour book. Members have revised the book, increased the photographs, and created a new cover. This has been an excellent project for the students to learn about their city. The book won 3rd place in the state FBLA service learning project competition and eventually will be posted to the Historical Society website. Beverly Meares and Michelle Kisch are the sponsors of the organization |
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SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION by Andy Lowry The Episcopal Church in Charleston formed the Society for the Advancement of Christianity in South Carolina which sent missionaries to the Back Country. One such man was the Rev. John Dewitt Mc Cullough who was stationed in Spartanburg. In 1852 he came to York and held services. Later that year the Society sent the Rev. Henry Elwell to York to be our first priest. The Methodist Church kindly lent its facilities for our use and other times we met in the court house. Rev. Elwell began raising money for our own building but unfortunately, he died in less than a year so our church was not built until 1855. Good Shepherd will begin its Sesquicentennial Celebration May 19th at 9:30 am with short skits, by introducing some of the founding members. The featured characters will be: The Rev. McCullough, W. E. Rose, W. B. Wilson, Micah Jenkins, Jane Hackett Robertson and Louisa Avery Lowry. At 10:30 Am the worship service will be conducted according to the prayer book used in 1852. In preparation for a glorious celebration in 2005, Dr. Fred Heath is writing a history of the church which will greatly expand the short one written by Joe Hart for our Centennial anniversary. Other plans for this greater celebration include another cook book, needlepoint kneelers, and an anthem written for the occasion. No matter what we do in 2005, it will pale in comparison to the dedication of the church which required one Bishop, six priests, five days and eight services to sanctify the building. |
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WHATıS UP DOWNTOWN YORK? by Grace Ebersold So much has been happening in our downtown lately, and I will try to cover most of it. I do think the Garden Cafe has been one of the best assets to our downtown. "Give them good food and they will come". People come from all over the Up-country for lunch and dinner because the atmosphere is great and the food is grand. We are so lucky to have Teresa James in our downtown. Have you noticed the statues around town? Charlie Chaplin is in front of the Menıs Shop, the Indian is at the Blackberry Creek and a Baker is at Magnolia Mill. Aren't they delightful. The streetscape will continue down to Jefferson Street after Summerfest on August 24th. Watch for benches to be added. According to Bill Boyd, 51 NEW business licenses have been issued this year in York. Now I will try tell you about what is going on in some of the new stores in our downtown. I will start at the Chinese Kitchen and come up the street toward the Courthouse. Watch for the planned opening of the Farmerıs Market next to China King Restaurant on North. Congress Street on April 27th. Hours will be 8-2 on Saturdays. One table per Saturday will be available for local churches and organizations for fundraising. Check the Chamber of Commerce for more info. John Hiott has purchased the Allison Building for a business consulting firm. Terry Gillfillan has purchased the White Rose Cafe and it is rumored to become another Cafe. Tax Matters has been opened next door to Personal Touch. Blackberry Creek......although it has been around a few months, it is virtually a new store. It has a little bit of everything antiques, reproductions, country, and candles. It is delightful and I hear the new chocolates are to die for. Magnolia Mill......located in the former Refinements Store ...will be open the end of April. This will be a coffee shop with ice cream, magazines, newspapers, etc. A formal tea room will be opened later. The Blue Violet Antique Shop is located in the Harley Davidson Store next to the pub. Creative Confections..... behind Ivy Hill, where the Garden Cafe was formerly located has opened recently and sells great desserts, box lunches to go and will do catering. Sandra Adams is the owner. Now we are continuing down Liberty Street..... Hospice has located next to Lisaıs Cafe. Airways is on the corner of Roosevelt and Liberty. It features Satellite dishes and phones. Around the corner from Tim Puckett we find Carpenter Tile run by Terry Carpenter and her husband. We will come back to Congress and continue south to The Rose. This building has two commercial areas. One is called Hearthside Development which sells real estate and factory built homes. Next door is a small building which is a carpet business. We will cross the street and come north on Congress now. Sylvia Theater - this is exciting. A Charlotte banker purchased this and is making a recording studio with a 1930's art deco design. Yes, actual CDıs will be made here and sold with a statement that it has been recorded in Historic York, SC. How about that??? It will be open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with jazz, plays and music performances. During the week it will be available for seminars. Hold on tight ...it will seat 225 people.,,,, opening in July or August...with regional and country-wide talents. Tickets will be in the $10-30 range. Dr. Will Jacobs has opened the Advanced Pain Center halfway down the block. Additional info: A Family Medical Center has opened in the old Gold Kist Building. It will cater to Medicaid patients. |
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TIDBITS OF LOCAL NEWS: by G. Ebersold Jerry L. West, an historian, founder of the Broad River Basin Historical Society, a minister, an activist, and docent at Historical Brattonsville, was given one of the Keepers of the Culture awards at a dinner at the downtown City Club of Rock Hill on March 26th. The awards are presented annually to those individuals who have worked to preserve local cultural, historical and natural heritage. The York Downtown Business Association Board has developed a five year plan . Their mission statement, "To promote and preserve the historic central downtown area as a unique shopping and tourist destination". Our support is needed. Letıs remember to shop downtown first. The winner of the York Downtown Business Association slogan contest was Belinda Vaughan of Sharon. The winning slogan was "Historic Downtown York - Visit the Old and Experience the New!" She received a $100 bond courtesy of The Bank of York. Copies of the Pictorial History of Western York County by Jerry West and Eddie Lee are available at the Ivy Hill Shoppe in York and the Bookworm and Waldenbooks in Rock Hill. Cost : $ 24.99 |
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Summerfest Summerfest is scheduled for Saturday August 24, 2002. |
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CHC CALENDAR OF EVENTS MUSEUM OF YORK COUNTY (MYCO) EXHIBITIONS: May 4 - Scotch Irish Lifeways June 8 - All About Cats Aug. 24 - Vernon Grant Aug. 31 - Historical Look at Visual Communications SATURDAY SAMPLERS 10 AM April 20 - Feathered Friends May 18 - Barnyard Puppets June 15 - Scotch Irish Fashions July 20 - Radical Reptiles Aug. 17 - Cats! Sept. 21 - Scotch Irish Games CURATOR'S CORNER 10 AM May 4 - Beginning Genealogy Sept. 7 -Boning Up On the Past SPECIAL EVENT Aug. 24 - Wine Tasting Fundraiser BRATTONSVILLE LIVING HISTORY DAYS 10AM-4PM April 27 - Colonial May 11 - Sheep to Shawl May 25 - Colonial June 8 - Antebellum June 22- Scotch Irish July 27 - Antebellum Aug. 24 - Apple Harvest Day SPECIAL EVENTS April 20 - 2 PM DAR Dedication of Huck's Defeat Marker May 4 - 3-7PM On the Lawn at Hightower Hall Fundraiser June 2 - 10-Noon Nature Tour July 13-14 10AM-5PM BATTLE OF HUCK"S DEFEAT Oct. 12 Red Hills: Traditional Crafts OTHER EVENTS May 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31, June 1 8PM, June 2 Matinee - Yorkville Players One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest McCelvey Center June 8- 9AM-4PM FEIS CHLOBHAIR- Scots Irish Festival- Clover, SC June 19-June 23- Ulster American Heritage Symposium- Baxter Hood Center- York Tech June 28 - TBA Celebrates the 1776 battle on Sullivan's Island Sept. 28 - Celebration of the Scotch Irish at McCelvey Center Oct. 19 - Cantus - A Capella Choir McCelvey |