FM History 101 Walking Tour

Are you new to Fort Mill and want to learn more about the history of your town? Have you ever wondered about the buildings, sculptures and memorials seen around downtown Fort Mill? Or have you lived here forever and want to reminisce about the past?

Then the FM History 101 Walking Tour is for YOU!

Spend an hour learning about the history of Fort Mill while strolling through our charming downtown. By listening and learning you will get a snapshot into our rich history told by our experienced tour guides. This is a fun and unique way to explore Fort Mill, discover the past, and learn what makes it a special place to call home.

Tours will be held every 2nd & 4th Saturday

April - October 2025

• Starts at FMHM (107 Clebourne Street) 

• Ends at Veteran's Park (106 N. White Street)

• Tour is approximately 1 Hour

• Distance is approximately .2 miles

• Limited availability

• Tickets are $15

• Children 12 and under are FREE

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather

FM History 101 Walking Tour

Are you new to Fort Mill and want to learn more about the history of your town? Have you ever wondered about the buildings, sculptures and memorials seen around downtown Fort Mill? Or have you lived here forever and want to reminisce about the past?

Then the FM History 101 Walking Tour is for YOU!

Spend an hour learning about the history of Fort Mill while strolling through our charming downtown. By listening and learning you will get a snapshot into our rich history told by our experienced tour guides. This is a fun and unique way to explore Fort Mill, discover the past, and learn what makes it a special place to call home.

Tours will be held every 2nd & 4th Saturday

April - October 2025

• Starts at FMHM (107 Clebourne Street) 

• Ends at Veteran's Park (106 N. White Street)

• Tour is approximately 1 Hour

• Distance is approximately .2 miles

• Limited availability

• Tickets are $15

• Children 12 and under are FREE

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather

Come join us at the Fort Mill Farmer’s Market with Joe & Flora Doraski as they dress up in costume and do FREE crafts with the kids.

WHEN: Saturday, June 14

TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: Fort Mill Farmer’s Market, 106 N. White St.

Support the Fort Mill History Museum while enjoying delicious BBQ from Carolina BBQ & Catering! This is a pre-sale only event so make sure to purchase your plate ahead of time! 300 plate limit. Cut-off for ticket sales is 6/10/25 @12:00 noon.

NOTICE FOR LARGE ORDERS: Orders of 15 or more plates must pick up at 3:30 PM.

MENU:

BBQ Plate - BBQ Chicken OR pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, roll, and BBQ sauce ($12)

BBQ Combo Plate - BBQ chicken AND pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, roll, and BBQ sauce ($14)

ADD banana pudding for $3!

Pick up in the backyard of the Fort Mill History Museum. Get it to go or stay and enjoy! Tables will be set up for folks who would like to hang out and enjoy their BBQ in the back yard.

BBQ provided by Carolina BBQ & Catering

Join the Fort Mill History Museum & Amor Artis for a groovy trivia night that’ll take you through the decades. Come out and show everybody which decade was really the best!

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community! Dress up encouraged.

Hosted by Matt Vilardebo

Join FMHM and The Town of Fort Mill on Friday, June 6, 2025 to assist with alcohol sales for the Summer Beach Bash.

This is a fundraiser for the museum! The volunteer duties include checking IDs, issuing ID wristbands, and selling tickets by credit/debit & cash transactions.  No beer pourers are needed.  Volunteers must be 21 years old.   

FMHM needs your help!! Please click on the button to sign up. THANK YOU!

Questions? Contact Amber Smith, amber@fmhm.org 

Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and drinks while browsing a curated selection of memorabilia from our archives.

Members Only. RSVP Required. To RSVP, please see separate members only email or email ataylor@fmhm.org

If you are not a member, please consider joining the Fort Mill History Museum to enjoy this tour and other benefits of membership.

*Please note that the time on this listing is not accurate. This event is RSVP only for Fort Mill History Museum members and the time will be communicated via email.

Join us for Hometown Heroes: A Graveyard Tour of Fallen Soldiers on May 25th at 4:30 PM. This 45 minute event will tell the stories of 4 of Fort Mill's own fallen soldiers.. Please note that there will be a short walk through the cemetery.

WHEN: Sunday, May 25

TIME: 4:30 PM

WHERE: Unity Presbyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St.

TICKET PRICES: $15

FM History 101 Walking Tour

Are you new to Fort Mill and want to learn more about the history of your town? Have you ever wondered about the buildings, sculptures and memorials seen around downtown Fort Mill? Or have you lived here forever and want to reminisce about the past?

Then the FM History 101 Walking Tour is for YOU!

Spend an hour learning about the history of Fort Mill while strolling through our charming downtown. By listening and learning you will get a snapshot into our rich history told by our experienced tour guides. This is a fun and unique way to explore Fort Mill, discover the past, and learn what makes it a special place to call home.

Tours will be held every 2nd & 4th Saturday

April - October 2025

• Starts at FMHM (107 Clebourne Street) 

• Ends at Veteran's Park (106 N. White Street)

• Tour is approximately 1 Hour

• Distance is approximately .2 miles

• Limited availability

• Tickets are $15

• Children 12 and under are FREE

• Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather

Come join us at the Fort Mill Farmer’s Market with Joe & Flora Doraski as they dress up in costume and do FREE crafts with the kids.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17

TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: Fort Mill Farmer’s Market, 106 N. White St.

Trivia is out of this world in May! Join the Fort Mill History Museum & Amor Artis in a galaxy far, far away for trivia night. May the force be with your team!

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community! Dress up encouraged.

Hosted by Shawn & Amber Smith

A Taste of Lowcountry History

Lowcountry cuisine is a rich blend of Native American, European, and West African influences, creating a culinary tradition that is uniquely its own. Join us for an unforgettable experience with Chef Miles Huff, a retired educator and former Dean of the Culinary Institute of the South, as he takes you on a journey through the history of these distinctive foodways. Chef Huff will also share his expertise through a curated tasting, showcasing the vibrant flavors that define the Lowcountry.

*Tasting will not be appropriate for people with peanut allergies

WHEN: Tuesday, May 6

TIME: 12:00-1:00 PM

WHERE: Unity Presbyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St.

TICKET PRICES: Event Only - $10, Event & Lunch - $20

Join the Fort Mill History Museum and the Town of Fort Mill to celebrate Berry B. Good’s birthday! This fun, free event will include sweet treats, pioneer crafts, storytelling, museum tours. Come by the back yard of the Fort Mill History Museum to wish Berry a very happy birthday and enjoy the celebration festivities.

WHEN: April 26, 2025

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: 107 Clebourne St.

TICKET PRICES: FREE!

Be a tourist in your town!

The Fort Mill History Museum is hosting a “Strawberry Scavenger Hunt” in Downtown Fort Mill as part of the annual Strawberry Festival. You can pick up your hunt at the museum at 107 Clebourne St. beginning at 10:00am until 3:00pm.

You will follow the clues to learn the history of downtown Fort Mill and then email your answers, along with your name and number to scavengerhunt@fmhm.org or drop off back to the museum. While you’re there, enjoy taking in all the Fort Mill History Museum has on display. Entries must be turned in by 3:30 pm and a drawing from the correct entries will take place at 4pm on April 26 to select one winner. Prizes will be picked up between April 30 - May 3 at the museum during regular business hours. (10-4, Wed-Sat)

For more festival details visit www.scstrawberryfestival.com

Thanks to The Town of Fort Mill for the partnership in this project. We are stronger together.

Happy Hunting!

Test your football knowledge this month! Join the Fort Mill History Museum & Amor Artis for a fun rivalry night of Trivia!

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community! Dress up encouraged.

Hosted by Allen Garrison & Chris Moody

Fort Mill History Museum presents the 3rd Annual

Saturday, April 5, 2025
6:00 - 10:00 pm

Clebourne House | 138 Clebourne Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina

Please join us for a fundraising evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, wine pull a live DJ + a special exhibit, “Ignite the Night: Celebrating the Legacy of the Fort Mill Fire Department.”

Dress is semi-formal

Ticket Price: $90 before March 31st

(This price will increase to $115 on March 31st)

For sponsorships, please email admin@fmhm.org

Led by Pat Grant, Chip Hutchison, Paul Gettys and Gary Williams - this tour, a 1/2 mile in length is exclusive to Fort Mill History Museum members, and will begin on the west side of the historic Friedheim Building (now Wells Fargo). We will explore Rock Hill's first street, Main Street, with fascinating history and trivia of the landmark buildings. Learn about the big changes in Downtown Rock Hill over the years and the impact on the lives of the people. Join us for a charming glimpse into Rock Hill’s past!

Members Only. RSVP Required. To RSVP, please see separate members only email or email ataylor@fmhm.org

If you are not a member, please consider joining the Fort Mill History Museum to enjoy this tour and other benefits of membership.

*Please note that the time on this listing is not accurate. This event is RSVP only for Fort Mill History Museum members and the time will be communicated via email.

Join FMHM and The Downtown Co-op on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Amor Artis has asked the museum to provide volunteers for the beer sales for the event.

This is a fundraiser for the museum! The volunteer duties include checking IDs, issuing ID wristbands, and selling tickets by credit/debit & cash transactions.  No beer pourers are needed.  Volunteers must be 21 years old.   

FMHM needs your help!! Please click on the button to sign up.

Questions? Contact Amber Smith, amber@fmhm.org 

To your brooms! Get your wands ready for Trivia Night hosted by The Fort Mill History Museum at Amor Artis! Sit with us for a spell and some Harry Potter Trivia this month.

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community!!

Hosted by Matt Vilardebo

A match made in heaven! Join the Fort Mill History Museum & Amor Artis for a romantic night of Trivia! Brush up on your love songs, rom coms, romance novels, and all things love this month!

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community!!

Hosted by Mark Kerr

Sacred to Their Memory: The History of Slavery at Historic Brattonsville

Established in 1766 in McConnell’s South Carolina, the Bratton Plantation became one of the largest cotton plantations in York County. Like other members of the Planter class, the Brattons made the majority of their wealth through the exploitation of enslaved people of African descent. During three generations of slavery at Battonsville, a distinct black landscape formed. Join historian Zach Lemhouse as he discusses the history of slavery on the Bratton Plantation and the ways in which Historic Brattonsville staff and those descended from the enslaved community are working to interpret the history and legacy of enslavement.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 4

TIME: 12:00-1:00 PM

WHERE: Unity Presbyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St.

TICKET PRICES: Event Only - $10, Event & Lunch - $20

Join us for Trivia Night hosted by The Fort Mill History Museum at Amor Artis! Test your general knowledge with us this month!

A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia and community!!

Hosted by Mark Kerr

Please join us for a spirited tour along Main Street in Downtown Fort Mill. We will visit three local venues for a drink, merriment, and story-telling. You will learn a little local history with a dash of holiday flair, including some seasonal songs. Our tours will be offered for two nights only, December 12th and December 19th, from 6:15-8:30. Your $20 ticket will grant you jolly guides to host you as we celebrate the holidays, past and present. 

Tickets: $20

*Food and drink not included. Drink specials offered

*21+ Only

Please join us for a free family event on December 14th from 10AM-2PM at the Fort Mill History Museum. Help us celebrate an old fashioned Christmas with Santa, storytelling, a craft, roast some marshmallows, museum tours, and don’t forget Christmas shopping the museum’s gift shop!

• Free event

• 10am-2pm

• sweet treats

• storytelling

• Pioneer craft

• museum tours

• gift shop sales

Please join us for a spirited tour along Main Street in Downtown Fort Mill. We will visit three local venues for a drink, merriment, and story-telling. You will learn a little local history with a dash of holiday flair, including some seasonal songs. Our tours will be offered for two nights only, December 12th and December 19th, from 6:15-8:30. Your $20 ticket will grant you jolly guides to host you as we celebrate the holidays, past and present. 

Tickets: $20

*Food and drink not included. Drink specials offered

*21+ Only

Join us for a festive Christmas Trivia Night hosted by The Fort Mill History Museum at Amor Artis! 

 Come dressed in your most festive Christmas ensemble and earn extra points for each team member dressed up.

 A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia, costumes, and community!!

CANCELED

Soak up the stories behind the creation of the Springs of Achievement sculptures. Take an outdoor guided tour to learn more about the history and people the sculptures represent.

Tours wander through Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill. Ron Lordo, a retired Springs employee who helped bring the sculptures to fruition, will lead the tours.

Tour participant numbers are limited. Tickets are required. Participants must sign a waiver before the tour starts.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour begins. Please park in the lot in front of 123 N White St. The tour will begin in front of the former Springs Executive Office near the corner of McCammon and N. White street.

Tickets: $15

Join us for a hilarious Seinfeld Trivia Night hosted by The Fort Mill History Museum at Amor Artis! 

 Come dressed in your favorite Seinfeld outfit and earn extra points for each team member in dressed up.

 A portion of the night's sales will support the Fort Mill History Museum. Don't miss this fun-filled evening of trivia, costumes, and community!!

The 2024 “Memory Mill of Fort Mill” will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Nation Ford High School auditorium. Come out and pull for your favorite Copperhead, Falcon, or Yellow Jacket while also helping Classroom Ready stock up their shelves by bringing much needed school supplies.

This will be a “friendly” competition between our high schools as they compete in four history related activities: the History Bowl Challenge, Art, Literature, and Photography. High School students will be competing for scholarships, ribbons, and the coveted “Memory Mill of Fort Mill History Bowl Trophy”! This event is presented by AME, Inc.

Doors open at 5:30 PM