What was once Cherokee Indian Territory is today the

historic Town of Pendleton, founded in 1790.

Pendleton was established to

serve as the judicial seat

for the Pendleton District -

today’s Anderson, Oconee

and Pickens Counties. Courthouse later Farmer’s Hall, c.1826 on Village Green

Pendleton History

Many major towns in the state had a Pendleton Street because it

led to this important courthouse town in the upper regions of the

state of South Carolina.

Scot-Irish immigrants discovered a primitive lifestyle. Low-

country plantation owners built summer homes to escape the

summer heat and revolutionary War heroes established homes

in the area.

People keep those traditions alive as they trek to this lovely town

with its quaint Village Green to embrace life in a small town.

Pendleton History

Pendleton 225 and Alive! is a town-wide celebration of all

things Pendleton.

During 2015, events, activities …. some new, some special

editions of perennial favorites, will commemorate the town’s

225th birthday.

Individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and local

organizations will be planting daffodils for an unbelievable

2015 Springtime in Pendleton.

225 new trees will be planted around town.

Year-long Celebration

Committee

Formed in 2013, a group of enthusiastic citizens came

together to form a committee to celebrate Pendleton’s 225th

birthday.

The committee sought out civic groups, institutions of

higher learning, churches, and citizens to “brainstorm”

ideas for a yearlong celebration – all under the guidance of

the town of Pendleton.

Committee

The mission of the

committee is to organize, seek

funding, and host a yearlong

celebration that highlights the

town’s story through its people,

schools, agriculture, textiles, the

arts and environment.

The logo captures the

essence of the committee’s mission

to showcase the vibrancy of the town

for residents and visitors alike.

Gate at MiCassa , c.1835

Private Residence

COMMITTEE

Carol Burdette – Chair

Tom Allen

Wanda Batten

Lenora Blanton

Annette Buchanan

Kim Burgess

Frank Crenshaw

Dr. Lee D’Andrea

Rebecca Eidson

Mona Fleming

Vicki Fletcher

Sandra Gantt

Yvette Garrison

Terence Hassan

Nancy Hellams

Powell Hickman

Ingrid Jackson

Martha Jeffries

Davie Kirkley

Lou Kopel

Dr. Courtney Krueger

Wendy Longo

Ruthie Millar

Jo McConnell

Jackie Reynolds

Lou Robinson

Brandi Runion

Jim Smith

Lori Solymasi

Jean Vegod

Scott Ward

Farmer’s Hall on Village Green - Photo by Greg Ammons

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 31 (2014) – New Year’s Eve Celebration on Village Green

January 10 - Official Kick-Off Reception at Tri-County Technical College

February 7 – African-American Heritage Day

February 21 – Tree Planting Event

March 9 – School District 4 Arts Festival

March 28 – Old Farm Days on grounds of Ashtabula Historic House

April 4 – Spring Jubilee, (Village Green), Jubilee Joy Ride, and Bluegrass under the Starts at Tri –County

Technical College

May 3 – Jazz in the Park

June 6 – Pendleton Birthday Party (Cake and Ice Cream for all)

July 4 – Patriotic Parade

August 1 – Community Variety Show at Pendleton Playhouse

September 12 – “Doors Open” Event

October (TBN) – Fall Festival, scarecrows, historic home tour and Barrett’s Place’s10th anniversary event

November (TBN) – 225th Community Choir at Community Thanksgiving Service at Boxwood Manor

November 27 – Christmas Tree Lighting on Village Green

December 5-6, 12-13 – Christmas at Ashtabula Plantation

December 13 – Christmas Parade

December 31 – “A Toast to the Future” event

SPRING JUBILEE

Photos by Greg Ammons

Blue grass concert and fireworks at

Tri-County Technical College’s

Amphitheater.

Vendors on village green

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY

EVENTS

African-American Reenactors

Silver Springs Baptist Church

(Restored)

Harvest Festival

AND

Historic House Tour

Fall Harvest Festival Scarecrow Contest

…Winners to be announced!!

Celebration at Barrett’s Place Playground

Children celebrating at p at Barrett’s

Place play ground

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas stories

Christmas at Ashtabula Plantation

Christmas Parade

JOIN US!!

Plant daffodils and trees on your property in Pendleton area

Over 13,000 bulbs have been ordered…contact Davie Kirkley at 864-646-6291 to order yours.

Become a sponsor for the entire celebration

Become a sponsor for a specific event

Volunteer for an event

For More Information

facebook.com/pendleton225

http://ohme.hubpages.com/hub/pendleton-225

www.townofpendleton.org