The new Mummies of the World exhibition at Discovery Place in Charlotte is a must see attraction. My 7 years old daughter and I spent more than hour browsing the world’s largest collection of real mummies from Egypt, South America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. Tickets are for timed entries and include full day admission to [...]

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While in vacationing in Myrtle Beach stop by the Warbird Park Memorial to learn about the distinguished history if the 354th Fighter Wing and the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The park is located on Farrow Pkwy, in between Market Commons and Myrtle Beach State Park. Admission and parking are free.
The self guided trail showcases [...]

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The Confederate Museum in downtown Greenville (located near the Bi-Lo center) boasts an outstanding collection of original and rare Confederate weapons and military artifacts. Admission is free and hours are Monday and Wednesday 10AM - 3PM, Friday 1-9PM, Saturday 10AM - 5PM and Sunday 1-5PM. Check website for details and to schedule a private tour.
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The Confederate Museum in downtown Greenville contains a treasure of artifacts that reveal how life was like during Civil War. Admission is free. The museum is open Monday, Wednesday 10AM-3PM, Friday 1-9PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 1-5PM.

Lifestyle exhibit highlights
The tallest men to serve in the Confederate Army - Henry Clay Thruston was born in 1930 [...]

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The Confederate Museum in Greenville has a superb collection of weapons, household items, photographs, flags, documents and medical artifacts used during Civil War. The museum is open Mon and Wed 10AM-3PM, Fri 1-9PM, Sat 10AM-5PM and Sun 1-5PM. Admission is free.
Of the 600,000 soldiers who died during Civil War, only a third died in combat, [...]

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Are you ready for some football?
Football fans across the state will enjoy exploring the “Mud, Sweat & Cheers Football in the Palmetto State, 1889-Present” exhibit at the Upcountry History Museum in downtown Greenville. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors adults and college students, $3 children 4 - 18.

This post looks at the USC-Clemson rivalry, [...]

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The historic Kilgore-Lewis house and garden is a romantic gem hidden in downtown Greenville. Admission is free and you can visit Monday to Friday 10AM to 2PM.
Interesting facts

• The house was built in 1838 by Josiah Kilgore near Buncombe Street Methodist Church, as a wedding gift for his daughter Mary Keziah.
• In the [...]

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Welcome to Greenville, SC, the “Textile Capital of the World”! (of the 20th century that is)
The Upcountry History Museum has an entire gallery dedicated to the industry and its impact on the region’s social and economic life. The history museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10AM - 5PM, and Sunday 1 - 5PM. Admission [...]

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Stay at the Old Kentucky Home
“Healthiest Location/Rates Reasonable.”
At the turn of the 20th century Asheville emerged as a summer resort destination. With its cool climate, beautiful mountain scenery and fresh air it drew visitors for all over the country. By 1915, the city boasted 20 hotels and over 100 boarding houses. Entertainment included an opera, [...]

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The Discovery Place museum in Charlotte raises the bar in hands-on, truly engaging science education. Every time we go there we’re learning something new while having a blast too.
Kids can touch, pull, fire, poke, drag, lift, build, crush (you get the picture) their way to some of the coolest and wackiest scientific experiments. While [...]

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