South Carolina Cotton Museum
South Carolina Cotton Museum in Bishopville, South Carolina
The South Carolina Cotton Museum is a Blue Star Museum. The South Carolina Cotton Museum is a major interpretive site preserving the legacy of cotton and rural life. Exhibits of farm and manufacturing equipment spanning two centuries allow visitors to experience the cotton culture and way of life from the field to the factory. Additionally, it is the first stop on the South Carolina Cotton Trail and provides information on those and other area attractions.
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The Lizard Man
Bishopville, SC
The Wayward America crew embarks on a journey deep into the swamp in search of South Carolina's most famous legend. Follow them through quirky museums ( The Button Man Museum )( The Cotton Museum ), local hangouts ( Harry and Harry Toos ), and quiet streets as they track down the truth behind the mystery that is the Bishopville Lizard Man.
The Cotton Museum:
The Button King:
MUSIC CREDITS (in order of appearance)
Poppin' Buttons - Dalton Stevens
Robin Hood - Derek Feichter (appears twice)
The Button King Song - Dalton Stevens
Haunted Marshes - Derek and Brandon Feichter
Black Slave Owner and Breeder in South Carolina ~ The Interesting Story of William Ellison
....William Ellison was one of the wealthiest men in the South as well as being a black, former slave. He owned cotton gins, plantations, and 68 slaves. And from accounts of the time, he wasn't very nice...At the peak of slavery in the United States, large numbers of free Negroes owned black slaves; in fact, in numbers disproportionate to their representation in society at large. In 1860 only a small minority of whites owned slaves. According to the U.S. census report for that last year before the Civil War, there were nearly 27 million whites in the country. Some 8 million of them lived in the slaveholding states. The census also determined that there were fewer than 385,000 individuals who owned slaves. Even if all slaveholders had been white, that would amount to only 1.4 percent of whites in the country (or 4.8 % of southern whites owning one or more slaves, however, around 30% for free blacks owned slaves).
In the rare instances when the ownership of slaves by free Negroes is acknowledged in the history books, justification centers on the claim that black slave masters were simply individuals who purchased the freedom of a spouse or child from a white slaveholder and had been unable to legally manumit them. Although this did indeed happen at times, it is a misrepresentation of the majority of instances, one which is debunked by records of the period on blacks who owned slaves. These include individuals such as Justus Angel and Mistress L. Horry, of Colleton District, South Carolina, who each owned 84 slaves in 1830. In fact, in 1830 a fourth of the free Negro slave masters in South Carolina owned 10 or more slaves; eight owning 30 or more.
OUR TOWN | Bishopville
For the next installment of our series on the many unique towns of South Carolina, “Our Town” we visited Bishopville, SC. Check out this video to see what the people of Bishopville have to say about their slice of the Palmetto State.
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Bishopville Farm & Property - Milliken Forestry
Bishopville Farm & Property - Milliken Forestry. Call Gary Springer for more information. 803-730-1248.
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Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden
The small town of Bishopville, SC is home to some traditional vacation stops like museums and parks but also a few quirkier spots like Pearl Fryar’s Topiary Garden. Pearl is happy to speak with his guests about everything from bushes to better education systems. Pearl’s garden, located right in his backyard is filled with beautiful topiaries, fascinating metal works and pearls of wisdom. His guests are likely to leave not only with fond memories of his landscaping feats but with a sense of ambition as well. Its people like Pearl that help make South Carolina the beautiful state that we love.
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New Lizard Man Sightings Reported In South Carolina
A tourist vacationing near Hendersonville, North Carolina says he spotted a Bigfoot Thursday morning. There have also been recent sightings in South Carolina of the Lizard Man. Robert Kittle has a look at what's going on, and why these creatures seem to pop up from time to time.
2017 Jubilee Wrap-Up
Now in its 39th year, this FREE outdoor festival brings artisans, dancers, musicians and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s black history and culture on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site in downtown Columbia.
This year’s festival will celebrate Midlands musicians and the lives of some of the region’s most influential musicians, including John Blackwell, who passed away earlier this year. To honor the memory of these legendary artists, the festival will showcase the musical lineage of South Carolina with a headlining performance by international recording artist, Cheri Maree, who was personally inspired and had close relationships with both artists.
Cheri Maree is an international recording artist, songwriter and author who brings “soul jazz” to the center stage. A multi-talented vocalist and musician raised in Columbia, S.C., Cheri’s eclectic sound and style have graced the stage with legendary Grammy-winning artists, including Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Hootie and the Blowfish and Brian McKnight.
Many other South Carolina musicians – representing a variety of genres, including R&B, jazz, gospel, soul and reggae – will perform throughout the festival, including:
Spiritual Gumbo
Jubilee Choirs
Benedict College
Maci Brown
TiffanyJ
Promise Hugee
SaLil Wynette
Zachary Sanders
LaSell Williams
Ancestral Drumming
DJ Prince Ice
In addition, Jubilee 2017 will feature:
Demonstration artists from across South Carolina
Food, art and outdoor vendors
Family-friendly activities and games
House tours of the Mann-Simons Site and the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House
Bus tours of important African American sites in downtown Columbia
Much more!
Harry and Harry Too
Harry and Harry Too is a Bishopville eatery located right off of I-20 at exit 116. The local restaurant embraces the folklore of the area by incorporating the Lizard Man into the art and even the menu!
719 Sumter Hwy
Bishopville, SC 29010
1 803.428.4622
McLeod Farms- McBee, South Carolina
We like to go to McLeod farms a few times during the summer. We live nearby so its very convenient. They have all kinds of fruits and vegetables that they grow. They are most famous for their peaches. We got some blackberries and peaches. We also got ice cream.
There are usually a good number of people in the store. If you're in the area I recommend that you check it out. It's a pretty popular place. The produce is good and the prices are reasonable. They also have a free antique museum which is worth checking out.
South Carolina
South Carolina i/ˌsaʊθ kærəˈlaɪnə/ is a state in the Southeastern United States. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina; to the south and west by Georgia, located across the Savannah River; and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was the first of the 13 colonies that declared independence from the British Crown during the American Revolution.
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Milliken Forestry - Leeds-Sandy River Tract - Chester County, SC
The Leeds-Sandy River Tract is an incomparable opportunity to make a significant timber land investment with unlimited recreational potential. There are few properties this size in the piedmont and even fewer that are available for purchase. At more than 1,900 acres, and located in southwest Chester County, the property features a remarkably level topography, unlike anything else in the area. There are more than 1,000 acres of once-thinned, 20 year old pine plantations and over 450 acres of 13 year old plantations quickly approaching a first thinning. The property is easily accessed by paved rod frontage and a well-developed interior road system. The beautiful Sandy River runs along 2 miles of the eastern and southern boundaries. Old fence lines, reminiscent of the property’s historic grazing use, are still evident and serve as partitions in management areas. Hunting and wildlife management opportunities are ideal. The gentle topography makes maintaining roads and food plots safe and walking easy. There are few places in the South Carolina Piedmont where you can spend afternoons quail hunting on foot without the typical hills and gullies draining your energy and compromising your enjoyment. Three small ponds provide valuable watering holes for wildlife and a stocked, 1.5 acre pond will reward the weekend fisherman. Quail hunt in the Winter, Turkey in Spring, Fishing all Summer, and Deer in the Fall; all while enjoying the stability and scenery of a productive timberland investment.
Contact Gary Springer at (803)730-1248 for more information.
Tyler's Travels: In Your Town - Bishopville
Tyler Ryan took the Tyler's Travels Team to BIshopville to learn more about this small town large in character. For the latest news weather and sports visit:
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CSX Dash pushes the newly weathered LRWN Boxcar.
SOUTH CAROLINA TEENS KILL MAN AFTER HE HELPS PULL CAR OUTTA DITCH
Two south carolina teen kill a 45 yr old man after he helps pull suv outta ditch the two teen shot and robbed him and fled.thanks for watching
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Drink Small - Blues Legend Live at The 145.wmv
Living Music Icon DRINK SMALL played at The 145 Club in Winnsboro, May 6th, 2012 - Celebrating American Roots Music. Drink's music and career are representative of the roots of all American roots, The Blues, a vital part of The Smithsonian Institute's New Harmonies Traveling Exhibit, residing in Winnsboro, SC April 29th - June 6th - at The Fairfield County Museum. Please visit the exhibit - it's FREE!
Americas Best Value Inn Bishopville - Bishopville - United States
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Located just two minutes from exit 120 off Interstate 20, the Americas Best Value Inn of Bishopville offers charm, graciousness, and true Southern hospitality. The Americas Best Value Inn is a charming two story, exterior corridor facility that offers 90 spacious guestrooms. Our attractive and well appointed facility is within a short distance of many of the best restaurants, golf courses, museums and attractions that Brinkley has to offer. We serve a fresh complimentary deluxe continental breakfast daily. All our guestrooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, in-room coffeemakers, cable television with HBO, iron with ironing boards, hairdryers, and complimentary local calls. For our business travelers we offer fax and copy facilities. For additional safety we have electronic door locks, smoke detectors, superior exterior lighting, and a 24-hour front desk staff. Our property is located just minutes away from Sumter Air Force Base and Darlington Speedway. Come, relax and enjoy the best hospitality in town at Americas Best Value Inn Bishopville.
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Bishopville, the county seat of Lee County, was settled in the 1800*s and was originally called Singleton*s Crossroads. Lee County is South Carolina*s largest cotton-producing county and home to the South Carolina Cotton Museum, located in downtown Bishopville. Original tools, interactive displays, and amusing stories in an authentic setting allow you to experience the cotton cultivation way of life. Bishopville is also home to one of the most breath-taking attractions in South Carolina, Fryar*s Topiary Gardens. This three-acre garden is visited annually by thousands of tourists and has been seen by thousands more on television specials and in dozens of magazines.
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