Upcoming Events
February is African – American History Month !
In celebration, the Laurens County Museum has two very special programs planned:
February
19th, 2012, 3 p.m.
Smyrna AME Church Singers will be our special guests. This group of ladies is one of the few remaining solfege singing groups in the area. Also known as Do-Re-Mi or Shape Note singing, solfege is a form of musical notation that facilitates communal singing without the need for members to read music. Please join us for an afternoon of history and ”old – timey” songs.
February 26th, 2012, 3 p.m.
The museum will host the Sanders High School Alumni for a period of “Reflections.” Closed in 1970, Sanders was the African-American high school in Laurens County. All Sanders High Alumni are urged to attend and bring any memorabilia they may have to share with those in attendance.
Laurens County Museum presents “Adventures of a Confederate Staff Officer“
January 15, 2012, 3pm
The Laurens County Museum is excited to present “Adventures of a Confederate Staff Officer,” featuring Scott Robertson as Major J.S. Dorset Cullen, M.D., with Mark Watt as Lt. Col. John W. Fairfax. Both men were officers of General James Longstreet during the Civil War.
Major J. S. Dorset Cullen, M.D. (1832-1893), enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and was appointed surgeon of the 1st Virginia Infantry Regiment. Shortly afterward, he was promoted to Brigade and Division Surgeon before becoming o Medical Director of the First Army Corps of Northern Virginia. He helped retrieve a wounded Gen. Longstreet from the field during the Battle Of The Wilderness and was responsible for his care and recovery. Following the end of the war, Major Cullen served as Chair of the Department of Surgery and Dean of the Faculty at the Medical College of Virginia.
Scott Robertson, who portrays Dr. Cullen, was born and raised in Enoree, SC. He graduated from Spartanburg Community College, and has traveled extensively in his role as Dr. Cullen. He will speak on field medicine during the War Between the States.
Lt. Col. John W. Fairfax (1828-1908) is best known for his service as Assistant Adjutant General for General James Longstreet. During the Battle of Gettysburg, he carried attack orders between Generals Longstreet and Hood. It has been argued that General Longstreet was the finest Corps Commander on either side during the Civil War.
Mark Watt, who portrays Lt. Col. Fairfax, is a native of Simpsonville, SC. Both he and his son are dedicated re-enactors.
Admission to“Adventures of a Confederate Staff Officer” is free ,though donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call the Laurens County Museum at 681-0670 or visit us on the web. www.laurenscountymuseum.org. Regular event updates are also available at www.facebook.com/laurenscountymuseum.
Just a reminder:
The Laurens County Museum will be closed Sunday, December 25th, as well as Sunday, January 1st, in observance of the holiday season.
Win a $50 Ingles Gift Card!
The Laurens County Museum is raffling off a $50 Ingles gift card, with tickets being sold throughout October. Each ticket is $1, or you can buy 6 tickets for $5. Come by the museum for your chance to win!
Join us at the Belfast House for the dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Belfast/Simpson historical marker!
October 15th, 1p.m
Built in 1786, the home of Governor and Chief Justice William Dunlap Simpson is believed to be the oldest house in Laurens County. A book about Col. Simpson is also on sale at the Laurens County Museum. Proceeds from the sale will help pay for the historical marker.
“One Ringy Dingy” — 60 Years of PRTC
Do you remember what life was like before mobile phones? Do you remember what life was like before area codes? In honor of PRTC’s 60th anniversary, the Laurens County Museum is featuring a special exhibit that includes a vintage switchboard (similar to the one pictured), as well as a collection of vintage telephones and communications equipment.
This exhibit will be available in our featured exhibit room throughout the month of November, be sure to plan a visit!
Christmas Through the Years
The Laurens County Museum is excited to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a beautiful array of Christmas trees decorated to reflect our various exhibits. Also, the exhibit will include a rare collection of ceramic trees and an exhibit of Chrismons — ancient Christian symbols used in churches and homes as decoration.
We look forward to spending the holidays with you!
Here at the Laurens County Museum, we believe in maintaining an active event schedule that allows us to continually interact with our community. Be sure to visit this page regularly for updates. For the most up-to-date news on all of the exciting events at the Laurens County Museum, you should follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
