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Durham Hall’s hidden gem

Event venue with original "Bull" Durham Smoking Tobacco ad painted on brick wall. Timeless setting with historic charm!
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Foothills Farmstead opens to public

A glimpse into family farm life of the early 1900s, the Foothills Farmstead is a living-history farm under construction on 16 acres of land in Oakway, SC.
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The Back Door…

Exhibit on display at Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum looks at domestic workers in Jim Crow South
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Sesquicentennial Milestone

Oconee Celebrated 150 Years! In 2018, to commemorate 150 years as a county, our Parks, Recreation & Tourism department complied a terrific TO DO list of recommended activities for locals and visitors to the area. 150 ways to spend your days in Oconee County:    

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Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum

People of the past and present whose stories will impact generations The museum is focused on the rich, sometimes turbulent history, culture, and contributions of local African Americans. The museum’s exhibits and events blend technology and tradition to create a meaningful and educational experience for all ages. Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum is directly connected

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Lunney Museum

History On the National Register of Historic Places, the Lunney House is an American Queen Anne style bungalow with carriage house. It was built in 1906 by architect, Charles Christian Hook for Dr. William J. Lunney and his wife Lilian Mason Lunney. Dr. Lunney was a pharmacist from Philadelphia, PA; Mrs. Lunney was from the

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