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Lace Up: A Trail Guide to the Olde English District

Sep 17, 2026 / sierra

This one proves a trail doesn't have to be long to leave an impression. Tucked between the Broad River and historic Lockhart Canal, the Flat Stack Trail takes you through the former Lockhart Mill area, where pieces of the community's industrial past meet some beautiful river scenery. More

Coffee Worth the Stop: Coffee Shops & Cafés in the OED

/ sierra

Some road trips start with a destination. Others start with a really good cup of coffee. Across South Carolina’s Olde English District, local coffee shops are tucked into historic downtowns, paired with bookstores and art studios, and pouring coffee roasted right here in the region. More

The Jackson Family: The Making of a President in the Carolina Backcountry

Jul 02, 2026 / madden

The Jackson Family: The Making of a President in the Carolina Backcountry Elizabeth and Andrew Jackson, Sr., sailed their home on the coast of Northern Ireland to seek a better future for themselves and their young sons, Hugh and Robert, in America. Enticed by tales of fertile land in the “Garden of the Waxhaws,” the small family settled near some of Elizabeth’s sisters in the Carolina Backcountry. More

Step Into the Revolution: Celebrate SC250 in the Olde English District

Jun 17, 2026 / sierra

The Olde English District is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through a shared mission: highlighting real stories, real people, and the places where history actually happened. Across Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union, and York counties, communities are bringing the Revolutionary era to life through immersive programs, living history events, lectures, performances, and celebrations that connect the past to the present. More