The Greenville County Historical Society is pleased to announce the dates and topics for our 2024-2025 lecture series.
Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Venue: First Presbyterian Church (200 W Washington St., Greenville, SC 20601) The space serves individuals with disabilities. The best entrance for wheelchair access is via the portico near Richardson St. across from the Richard St. garage (pictured here in this link at the top of Lot 3)
Capacity: 200
Ticket Cost: Free for GCHS* and First Presbyterian members; $15 for non-members.
* It’s a great time to become a member of the Society to get free access to these lectures which will illuminate a variety of topics from the Revolutionary War era through today.
April 17
Vardry McBee: The Father of Greenville
Speaker: John Nolan
Description: The name McBee is found all over the city of Greenville and for good reason. Vardry McBee contributed more to the early development of the city than any other citizen. This presentation will fill you in on the myriad of community aspects that McBee had significant influence in over his lifetime including buildings, politics, military, agriculture, churches, homes, businesses and more.
May 15
Pictorial History of Falls Park
Speaker: John Nolan
Description: The Reedy Falls have played a central role in Greenville from its beginnings as a hunting ground for the Cherokee tribe through its textile era and into the present day. Take an enjoyable look at what the river looked like with hundreds of images spanning from 1821 to 2023 and what its evolving role was for through the years. Your sure to see views of the Reedy River and falls areas that you’ve never seen before.
