Walnut Grove Plantation
September 17, 2009
Walnut Grove Plantation @Flavia Westerwelle
Walnut Grove Plantation was established ca. 1763 by Charles Moore. When this area was still on the western frontier he received a grant for 550 acres along the Tyger River by England’s King George III. Later Charles Moore received additional grants bringing his total acreage to about 3,000.
Charles and his wife Mary Moore built the clapboard-over-log plantation home in 1765, a school building in 1770 and operated the first school in Spartanburg County. They raised 10 children on the property, all of whom lived to adulthood. The plantation was named for the walnut trees planted on the property by their first child, Kate Moore Barry. Their ninth child Andrew Barry Moore was the county’s first college-trained physician.
In 1961 descendants of Charles and Mary Moore still owned the house and property and donated the plantation home along with eight acres to the Spartanburg County Historical Association.
The historic site of Walnut Grove can be visited and portrays the living conditions in Spartanburg County prior to 1805. The existing manor house is the original structure built by Charles and Mary. There are also a number of other buildings on the property, like one of the first schools in the area, a blacksmith’s forge, a meat house, a separate kitchen, as well as Dr. Andrew Moores reconstructed doctor’s office.
Walnut Grove Plantation
1200 Otts Shoals Road
Roebuck, SC 29376
Telephone: 864-576-6546
Walnut Grove
National Register of Historic Places/ Properties in South Carolina
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The International Festival
September 11, 2008
International Festival
The International Festival celebrates Spartanburg’s diverse community.
Enjoy diverse music and dance that spans the globe at the International Festival. Catch strolling performers or take a seat in front of four festival stages throughout the day in and around Barnet Park. Stroll through the International Folk Art Market, which features artists and cooperatives represting artists from across the globe. The International Boulevard of Foods offers a variety of foods from hina, Germany, Japan, Jamaica, Greece, France, Kenya, the Middle East, Laos, and much much more. Browse through exotic spices or authentic souvenirs at the Tourist Trade. The Avenue of Nations offers visitors to ask questions, learn about different cultures or reconnect with their roots.
At the International Kid’s Zone children can learn about other countries from around the world with hands on activities.
Come “Meet the World” through food, music, dance, art and more at the 23rd annual Spartanburg International Festival on September 27, 2008.
Saturday September 27, 2008
11 am – 6 pm
Barnett Park, Spartanburg, SC
International Festival
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Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle
Phone: 864.908.0690
Email: info@transdomo.com
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The Price House
September 4, 2008
The Price House is a stately and unique brick house located near Spartanburg. Its sturdy Flemish-bond brick construction and three stories are not very common for this area. It was build in 1795 by Thomas and Ann Price on their 2,000 acre plantation. Thomas was a postmaster and operated a general store and tavern.
The “house of publick entertainment” provided room and board for stagecoach travelers.
The Price House can be visited year round on Sundays and between April-October on Saturdays, also.
Take I-26 to Exit 28. Take 221 S towards Woodruff turn left at second light onto Hobbysville Road, go ca.3.5 miles, turn right into Price House Road, go ca. 3/4 mile turn right on Oak View Farms Road, Price house is on the fork of Price House Road and Oak View Farms Road.
Open:
Year round Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm
April – October
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
Cost: Adults $ 4 / Youth $ 2.50
1200 Oak View Farms Road,
Spartanburg, SC 29376
Call: 864-576-6546
Price House
Discover more things to do and visit on our events website for September 2008 here : Events
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Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA
TransDomo,LLC / ShellTree Realty
Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle
Phone: 864.908.0690
Email: info@transdomo.com
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Westerwelle
New events in the Upstate of South Carolina for 6/08
Juni 3, 2008
We just published our June ’08 edition of our newsletter and list of events.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstate of South Carolina on our website:
‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’
We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.
© Flavia Westerwelle
TransDomo, LLC – Real Estate, Start-Up and Business development
Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA
TransDomo,LLC / ShellTree Realty
Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle
Phone: 864.908.0690
Email: info@transdomo.com
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Westerwelle
Events in May 2008
Mai 5, 2008
(Greek Festival)
We just published our May’ 08 edition of our newsletter and list of events.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstate of South Carolina on our website:
‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’
We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.
© Flavia Westerwelle
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Events in the Upstate of South Carolina for April 2008
April 9, 2008
Events in the Upstate of South Carolina for April 2008
März 2, 2008
Every month we compile our ‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’ for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the Upstate of South Carolina.
We just published our April’ 08 edition of our newsletter.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstates by clicking on the big blue link below:
‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’
We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.
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Morgan Square in Spartanburg
April 4, 2008
Morgan Square in Spartanburg is the place of the original courthouse village, which was established in the 1780s. The place of the first courthouse and jail near a spring eventually became a square which was named after Daniel Morgan, the general who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Cowpens.
In 1880 a opera house with a clock tower was built at Morgan Square. Many Spartanburg’s music events were held between 1880-1906 in the Opera House, which could seat 800 people. In addition Spartanburg’s city hall occupied the first floor of the Opera House. The Opera House and clock tower was torn down in 1907.
The statue of Daniel Morgan was placed on the square in spring of 1881 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. The courthouse, shops and the Merchant’s Hotel, later known as Spartan Inn bordered Morgan Square.
Trues Department store opened in 1905 and operated the first elevator in Spartanburg. The oldest existing buildings still standing on the square today date to the 1880s. During the 1960′s suburban shopping centers drew shoppers away from traditional downtown stores, or hotels. The center of downtown and Morgan Square declined. Within the last decade Spartanburg’s downtown district has been revitalized and Morgan Square remodeled. A number of historic structures have been restored and several businesses and company headquarters relocated to Morgan Square and downtown Spartanburg. Morgan Square is now again the city’s primary downtown hub and a thriving center for daytime commerce and vibrant nightlife.
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Greenville Fakten (German)
März 7, 2008
Informationen über Greenville
Greenville liegt im Nordwesten von South Carolina, am Fuss der Appalachen und dem Ufer des Reedy River, ca. 230 Kilometer nordöstlich von Atlanta in Georgia und 160 Kilometer südwestlich von Charlotte in North Carolina.
Fakten
3 Partnerstädte :
Bergamo, Italy
Kortrijk Belgium
Tianjin Free Trade Zone, People’s Republic of China.Breitengrad 34.85 Längengrad 82.35Greenville liegt zwischen 300 – 1000 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel.
ZIP Codes / Postleitzahlen 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615
Greenville County, Telefonvorwahl 864Die internationale Vorwahlnummer für die USA ist 001 und die Telefonvorwahl für Greenville 864. Um aus dem Ausland nach Greenville anzurufen wählt man 001 + 864 + die lokale Nummer. Um aus den USA ins Ausland anzurufen wählt man 011 + die Landesvorwahl + die Kreisvorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer. Um in den USA Ferngespräche zu führen wählt man die 1 + Vorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer.Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time:
(GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours). Sommerzeit beginnt am zweiten Sonntag im März und endet am ersten Sontag im November.
Greenville – Fläche 65.005 sq. kilometers / 25.38 sq. miles.
Im Jahr 2006 lebten in Greenville County ca. 420 000 Einwohner;
56, 000 Personen leben im inneren Stadtgebiet.
Im July liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 88 Grad Fahrenheit / 31 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 68 Grad Fahrenheit / 20 Grad Celsius. Im Januar liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 50 Grad Fahrenheit / 10 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 1 Grad Celsius.
Die Stromspannung ist 120 V / 60 Hz.
Für die Umrechnung von Masseinheiten nutzten Sie bitte unsere – Umrechnungstabellen
Auf die meisten Waren und Dienstleistungen werden 5 % Steuer erhoben. In einigen Gemeinden und auf manche Leistungen werden zusätzlich 1% Steuer erhoben.- Steuerinformation.
Es ist üblich für bestimmte Dienstleistungen Trinkgeld zu geben, z.B.:
Bedienung: 15-20 % der Rechnung
Taxifahrer: 15%
Frisör: 15%
Staatliche Feiertage:
New Year’s Day / January 1st
Martin Luther King Day / 3rd Monday in January
President’s Day / in February
Memorial Day / Last Monday in May
Independence Day / July 4th
Labor Day / 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day / 2nd Monday in September
Veterans Day / in November
Thanksgiving / 4th Thursday in November
Christmas / December 25th
Fällt ein Feiertag auf einen Tag des Wochenendes wird der Feiertag vorschoben. Fällt der Feiertag auf den Sonntag, wird der Feiertag am Montag gefeiert, fällt der Feiertag auf den Samstag wird der Feiertag meist auf den Freitag vorgezogen.
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