Presentation of Pendleton, SC's 225th anniversary and associated events. Media Kit

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. SPRING JUBILEE
Photos by Greg Ammons
Blue grass concert and fireworks at
Tri-County Technical College’s
Amphitheater.
Vendors on village green

11. AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY EVENTS
African-American Reenactors
Silver Springs Baptist Church
(Restored)

12. Harvest Festival AND
Historic House Tour

13. Fall Harvest Festival Scarecrow Contest
…Winners to be announced!!

14. Celebration at Barrett’s Place Playground
Children celebrating at p at Barrett’s
Place play ground

15. CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas stories
Christmas at Ashtabula Plantation
Christmas Parade

16. 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

17. For More Information
facebook.com/pendleton225
http://ohme.hubpages.com/hub/pendleton-225
www.townofpendleton.org