Director's Corner
By Vicki B. Fletcher
[email protected]
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First Annual Awards Ceremony
Join us for our First Annual Awards Ceremony! On Friday, February 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., Pendleton District Commission will hold a ceremony to announce our Annual Award winners. The ceremony will be held at Hunter's Store at 125 E. Queen Street in Pendleton.
Volunteer Highlight - Zach Sahms
Our February Volunteer of the month is Zach Sahms. Zach has volunteered at the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina since the fall of 2014. Zach, who has a degree in Criminal Justice from Tri-County Tech, has volunteered with our educational programs and in-school programs for the museum. Zach's most recent new skill was mastering the art of dis-assembling a corn crib, which will be re-assembled on the Agricultural Museum grounds.
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Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of SC Update
Les McCall, Director
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Exciting New Exhibits in the New Year
2015 is already shaping up to be a very busy year for the Agricultural Museum of South Carolina and the Pendleton District Commission. We have a full schedule of Kids Days, Story Times, Events, Exhibits (and even a bagpipe concert) lined up for the Agricultural Museum, and a series of exhibits on display from the Pendleton District Commission at Hunter's Store as well. First up are two very interesting exhibits that will run the entire month of February, both focusing on Black History. At Hunter's Store, we have an exhibit on the incredible life and impact of Jane Edna Hunter, and a history of the African American community in Pendleton. The Jane Edna Hunter exhibit will also feature a talk, entitled "Celebrating Pendleton's Black History," featuring Dr. Rhondda Thomas and Sandra Gantt, on February 9th at 7pm. Truly an event not to be missed.
In addition, the Agricultural Museum is proud to be running a special exhibit for the month of February, featuring the art of Frank Morris. Frank Morris' paintings are beautiful pieces of folk art portraying either agricultural scenes, or aspects of African American life in an agrarian South Carolina setting. From cotton wagons to churches, tenant-farming houses to barnyards, these incredible pieces are one-of-a-kind reminders of both the hardships and joys of life in another time. This exhibit is free to the public, and open during general Agricultural Museum of South Carolina hours.
Jane Edna Hunter and the African American Community Exhibit
Hunter's Store
Free- M-F: 9am-4:30pm (entire month of February)
Frank Morris Special Exhibit
Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
Free- Thursday, Friday- 12pm-5pm; Saturday- 10am-3pm
Entire Month of February
Celebrating Pendleton's Black History- Hunter's Store
February 9th @ 7pm
Dr. Rhondda Thomas and Sandra Gantt
If you would like more information on this topic or you wish to donate or volunteer at the museum, please contact Les McCall at 864.646.7271 or [email protected].
"Come Grow With Us!"
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Historic Spring Jubilee Update
Rhonda Gray, Tourism & Events Coordinator
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The 38th Annual Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee
Presented by
Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5, 2015
on the Village Green in
Historic Pendleton, South Carolina
Admission is FREE to the public.
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Jubilee Joy Ride Update
Rhonda Gray, Tourism & Events Coordinator
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The 23rd Jubilee Joy Ride (Metric Century - 62.5 mile or Half-Metric 28 mile loops). Mark your calendar for an exciting Mass Start at 8am on April 4th at the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of SC. Our Presenting sponsor again this year is Orangeandwhite.com, a Product of Independent Mail. To register go to www.active.com or call 864.646.3782.
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Tourism & Events Update
Rhonda Gray, Tourism & Events Coordinator
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Have you made plans for Valentine's Day? Could it be time for lunch with a good friend or the long overdue date night? We are fortunate to have many wonderful restaurants in our region, and pleased to welcome a new one that you are sure to enjoy.
If you're looking for a unique and delicious Italian meal in a cozy setting, look no farther than Villa Toscana on Main. Greg and his staff will make you feel right at home, and you may even think you're in the heart of Tuscany!
An interesting tidbit is that Villa Tuscana on Main is located in the boyhood home of Senator Lindsey Graham, and there's even a chef's signature entr�e named for the Senator!
For more information visit them at:
Villa Toscana on Main
217 W. Main St
Central, SC
864.952.5027
www.facebook.com/villatoscanaonmain
or
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Recipe of the Month
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Velvet Cake
 Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 cup buttermilk 2 egg yolks, beaten 2 whole eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 tsp. [baking] soda
Directions: Cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in yolks, then eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir [baking] soda and vanilla into buttermilk. Blend this and the flour alternately into the mixture. Pour into 3 greased cake pans. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.
This recipe by Elizabeth Sparks, author of N.C. And Old Salem Cookery, can be found in the cookbook, A Taste of the Past: More Old Timey Recipes. This and other books can be purchased at Hunter's Store, home of Pendleton District Commission. |
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Bushel and a Peck Club
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BUSHEL and a PECK CLUB
Welcome to Bushel and A Peck Club and THANK YOU for your contribution! We are excited to report that over 50 members either joined for the first time or renewed their membership at the end of 2014 or during January 2015. It is through your funds that we are able to support the mission of Pendleton District Commission and to fund its programs and projects. We have an exciting year planned and greatly appreciate your support!
 Bushel and a Peck Club, formerly "Friends of Pendleton District Commission" provides resources to support the mission of Pendleton District Commission and to fund its programs and projects - some of which are: - Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina
- Local History Archives & Research Library
- Hunter's Store Regional Visitor's Center
HOW YOU CAN HELP Join Bushel and a Peck Club to stay connected and involved in our region's agriculture, history, and tourism developments. Your membership provides needed resources while keeping you as informed and involved as you'd like to be throughout the year. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS General Membership = $32 for First individual membership (or 32 hours of Volunteer Service) + $8 for Each additional membership at the time of sign-up or renewal ($56 for a Family of four) Small Business Membership = $100 for Business Owner plus 1 Employee Corporate Membership = $250 for 8 Corporation Employees Nurturing Membership - $2,500 Sustaining Membership - $25,000 Lifetime sustainer - $250,000 BENEFITS At the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina and Hunter's Store Regional Visitor's Center - 10% off program or demonstration registration
- Preferred placement in program enrollment
- Eligibility to rent The Garden Pavilion and/or Hunter's Store for events
- 10% off merchandise
- FREE scans and copies at Pendleton District Commission's Local History Archives and Research Library
- Invitation to all Members-Only Events
Your Bushel and a Peck Club donation is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Our current faithful Bushel and a Peck Club members should watch for an invoice in the mail or by email. To enroll or to pay your 2014-2015 dues, please contact Rhonda Gray at [email protected] or 864.646.3782. We would love to hear from you!
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Snapshot in History
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Battle of Cowpens Reenactment
For more historic photos, reference, or genealogical material, visit Pendleton District Commission in Hunter's Store or contact Curator Les McCall at [email protected].
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Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail
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#141 Nine Patch
Quilter: Annie Mae Hawkins Brewer
Sponsor: Patricia and Randy Travis
Location: 301 Lazy Street, Anderson, SC
GPS: N34� 27.3675', W082� 48.5588'
#143 Crazy Tie Quilt
Quilter: Mildred Spearman
Sponsor: Jim and Mildred Spearman in honor of both maternal grandmothers
Location: 101 Augusta Street, Westminster, SC
GPS: N34� 39.8186', W083� 5.8939'
For more information on the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, visit
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Adventures of Andy Anole
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Andy Anole
Andy is a Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis). An arboreal lizard found primarily in the southeastern United States and some Caribbean islands, other common names include the green anole, American anole and red-throated anole. He is also sometimes referred to as the American chameleon due to its ability to change color from several brown hues to bright green.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JANUARY WINNER!
Answer: Carrick Creek, Table Rock State Park
This waterfall is connected the the Carrick Creek hiking trail, which offers visitor a moderately strenuous, 1.8-mile trail loop provides amazing views of Table Rock State Park . The first 100 yards of the loop are paved and handicap accessible.
Can you guess where Andy is visiting this month?
For a chance at ONE free Historic Pendleton Walking Tour ticket good for the following month's tour, email [email protected]
The first correct answer received at our office will win the ticket!
Disclaimer
No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years of age to enter. If a winner cannot be reached after a reasonable amount of effort has been made to notify the winner of the prize, the winner forfeits his/her rights to the winning prize. If a winner does not contact Pendleton District Commission within 21 days of winning, the winner forfeits his/her prize. If an email returns undeliverable, the winner forfeits his/her rights to the prize. While we do send emails requesting follow-up information to each winner, Pendleton District Commission assumes no responsibility to ensure winner response. Each entrant limited to one winning entry per six month period.
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