Did you know that we are the only museum in Simpsonville, SC? I guess you could say that we are the LARGEST museum in Simpsonville and one of the smallest in Greenville county. We are definitely one of a kind!
Today I will be highlighting some amazing facts about the museum. I want to let you know just how special we are and how much we are needed in the area. We do not need to be the forgotten museum in the old school building. We need to be a leader in knowledge about Cane Brake and in the community. So in preparation for the field trip next week lets look at why I think the Library and Museum of Revolutionary War History is so special.
Did you know . . . ?
Today I will be highlighting some amazing facts about the museum. I want to let you know just how special we are and how much we are needed in the area. We do not need to be the forgotten museum in the old school building. We need to be a leader in knowledge about Cane Brake and in the community. So in preparation for the field trip next week lets look at why I think the Library and Museum of Revolutionary War History is so special.
Did you know . . . ?
- The Great Battle of Cane Brake is the only Revolutionary War battle to take place in Greenville County.
- We are located in the Simpsonville Arts Center. Besides a local dance troupe we are currently the only ones occupying the building.
- The Arts Center is the old Simpsonville Elementary School building and is now a historic landmark.
- Our founder and director has his entire genealogy on display in the Genealogy Room. He has over 20 binders of historical record dating back to well past the Revolutionary War. He has been a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and is a member of the Sons of the Confederacy.
- Jackie, our business manager, works at the museum almost daily to ensure projects get done on time and that the museum stays on track. She is awesome like that.
- The Great Battle of Cane Brake is located on Hopkins Farm a few miles down the road. It is private property so you will need permission to walk the grounds.
- The museum curator, Allen, searches the local area to find 18th century artifacts and reproductions to place in the museum.
- We have received a variety of donations from all over in the past year. Items such as a microwave, printer, computer, filling cabinet, and much more. - Thank you again to all those who donate. You hold a special place in our hearts.
- Tom, our director, is always at the museum. He loves to be there and enjoys giving tours to guests.
- In the Battle of Cane Brake six Loyalists were killed and 130 captured. The Patriots won the battle and no one was killed. The museum tells this story in detail through one of their main exhibits.