Tag Archives: South Carolina

Hampton Terrace Hotel

Posted on January 12, 2012 by genealogy

The Hampton Terrace Hotel was a luxurious 5-story and 5-star hotel in North Augusta. Northerners would travel to the Aiken/North Augusta/Augusta area during the winter months for a reprieve from the harsh Northern winters. The hotel was constructed in 1902 … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Land Grants and Southern Marriages and Deaths

Posted on April 28, 2011 by genealogy

Six books have arrived in the Georgia Room today that genealogists researching the Palmetto State should find interesting: South Carolina’s Royal Grants, Volumes 1-5 and Marriage and Death Notices from ‘The Southern Presbyterian’, Volume 2. The royal grant books cover the … Continue reading →

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The African-American Experience at Redcliffe Plantation

Posted on February 7, 2011 by genealogy

There will be a very interesting program on February 19th at Redcliffe Plantation on Beech Island about the African-American Experience during the Civil War. The presentation includes a tour of the mansion and slave quarters and runs from 10 to noon. The … Continue reading →

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New Edgefield County Book

Posted on January 25, 2011 by genealogy

Slave Records of Edgefield County, South Carolina by Gloria Ramsey Lucas arrived in the Georgia Room today. Gloria is a local author who spent 6 year compiling this information. It is an invaluable resource for African Americans who are searching for their Edgefield … Continue reading →

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