BLYTHEWOOD – The third and final day to explore the Blythewood Historical Society’s fascinating South Carolina Native American prehistory exhibit will be Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3 – 5 p.m., at the Langford-Nord House in downtown Blythewood. Blythewood’s Leland Ferguson, retired Director of the USC department of archeology, organized the exhibit which takes visitors on […]
Veteran’s event planned for Nov. 8
October 22, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum and the Town of Blythewood will host the town’s annual Veterans Day Celebration at Doko Meadows, 171 Langford Road in Blythewood on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3 – 5 pm. The event will be held outside at the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Amphitheater and the park […]
Blythewood Historical Society opens second phase of museum
September 24, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society & Museum will host a grand opening of phase two of its museum design at the Langford-Nord House on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 3 – 5 p.m. Museum officials will meet outside for a short welcome and introduction, then proceed inside in small groups to allow for social distancing, […]
Blythewood to celebrate black history month
February 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – This year’s Blythewood Black History Event will happen Saturday, Feb. 29, and promises to be a departure from the town’s past black history programs, according to organizer Millie Whittaker. “The theme this year, ‘The Journey: How did we get here?’ will focus on the historical journey of African-Americans through the impact of the […]
Veterans event set for Sunday
November 7, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society and Museum will host a Veterans Day celebration for the community at the Langford-Nord House on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, starting at 4 p.m. The will include guest speaker Jennifer Miller from Counseling Plus. Miller has served in the military and will share her story and services for Veterans. […]
Quilt Day
October 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The quilts hanging on the picket fence at the Langford-Nord House were in celebration of quilts on the Blythewood Historical Society’s Quilt Day on Saturday. These members of the Society, Frankie McLean, Carolyn Lomas, Margaret Kelly, Jeanette Smith and Blythewood High School student volunteer Amya Brewer helped with the display of approximately 75 […]
Society plans quilt events
October 17, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Historical Society is asking Blythewood Historical Society and Museum members and guests to display their quilt(s) at the Langford-Nord House as the Society invites the community to come view and talk about their favorite quilts and family heirlooms. The event will be held at the Langford-Nord house, Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 […]
Historical Society bringing quilt expo
October 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD — The Blythewood Historical Society is hosting a series of events in October and November celebrating the artistic heritage of local quilts and their stories, as well as efforts to carry the tradition of quilting to future generations. The events will kick off with Quilt Day on Oct, 19, which provides an opportunity for […]
True to Their School
May 30, 2019 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The Blythewood Historical Society and Museum placed a historical marker on the site of the original Blythewood School at 501 Main Street on Friday. On hand to speak at the ceremony were Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross, Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson, Society member Jim McLean, Nancy Stone-Collum from the Richland County Conservation […]
