Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture

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We seek to reestablish the Keese Barn site as a historical park and open space for residents and tourists. Charitable donations can be made here.

Join us in promoting African-American history and
historical landmarks in Anderson, SC, and surrounding areas. PayPal: [email protected] or paypal.me/PFBHC
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10/14/2026

🎉 50 years of history, culture, and community—and you can help shape the next 50!

The Pendleton Foundation for Black History & Culture is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and we’re inviting our community to be part of the celebration as a sponsor. Every contribution supports the Foundation’s work to preserve our history, culture, and community for generations to come.

Sponsorships range from $50 to $5,000+, with options for individuals and businesses. All sponsorship funds go directly to PFBHC to continue to provide future programming and programs!

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Iron Oak Barn
🎟️ Minimum attendance fee: $50 per person

We will have great food, drinks, silent auction and live music and a chance to mingle with friends and neighbors in the area!

Ready to support the next 50 years? Contribute at https://bit.ly/pfbhc-50th or scan the QR code on the flyer.

10/12/2026

🎉 50 years of preserving and celebrating Black history and culture! 🎉

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser—a special evening of food, drinks, live music, a silent auction, and artifacts.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Iron Oak Barn, 120 History Lane, Pendleton, SC

Come celebrate five decades of history, culture, and community—and help support the work ahead. More details coming in a few days. Stay tuned!

10/09/2026

Did you know that the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture has been in existence since 1976?! Yes, we are celebrating 50 years of educating, supporting and collaborating with the community and our partners and we plan to celebrate!

We will have a special announcement and opportunity to join us to celebrate our annivesary - keep your eyes peeled this weekend! Stay tuned!

10/06/2026

Due to low registration, we’re canceling The Pendleton History Challenge for now. We hope to bring the event back in early spring. Thank you to everyone who showed interest—we’ll share updates when a new date is set.

10/02/2026

📍 Ready to walk, learn, and compete? Plan to attend Pendleton's Fall Harvest Festival?! Join us for The Pendleton History Challenge at Pendleton Village Green on October 10, 2026, from 8 AM to noon—with the last departure at 11 AM! While at the festival, take an hour out of your day to explore some history about the town of Pendleton!

Explore a 1.4-mile route with four stations, about 20 quiz questions, story moments, and a finish-line photo. Get your grade: Honor Roll, Good Student, or Good Try! 🏅

💵 $30 per person or $100 for a group of four
♿ Wheelchair participants welcome; golf carts available for participants with disabilities.

Register at https://bit.ly/pfbhc-tour. Presented by the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture.

09/17/2026

📚 Think You Know Pendleton History? Come Prove It! 👟🏆

Join the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture for The Pendleton History Challenge—a fun, interactive way to Walk | Learn | Compete while exploring Pendleton’s history during Pendleton's Fall Harvest Festival!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12 Noon
🚶 Last departure at 11:00 AM
📍 Pendleton Village Green

Take on a 1.4-mile route featuring 4 stations and a 20-question history quiz, along with story moments and a finish-line photo! At the end, find out whether you made the Honor Roll, earned Good Student status, or deserve a Good Try! 😄

💰 $30 per person or $100 for a group of 4

♿ Wheelchair participants are welcome! A golf cart will be available for participants with disabilities.

Bring your family, friends, church group, coworkers, classmates, or history-loving crew and see how much you really know about Pendleton!

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/pfbhc-tour
📧 Questions? [email protected]

Presented by the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture

Walk the history. Learn the stories. Take the challenge.

09/12/2026

📚✨ **Read & Rise 2026: Free Books for All!** ✨📚

Join us Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Pendleton Community Center (145 Town St., Pendleton, SC 29670) for a fun-filled celebration of reading and community!

Enjoy free books, food by Agapi Love Homecare, storytime, face painting, a bookmobile from Pendleton Library, live music by The Gypsy Sallies, prizes, guest speakers, and more!

Presented by the Pendleton Area Advocates for Intellectual Freedom. Bring your family and share the love of reading! ❤️📖

09/08/2026

Pendleton, let’s connect! 🇺🇸

Join us for a community Meet & Greet featuring the new SC Dream Team—Dr. Jermaine Johnson for Governor and Sam Skardon for Lt. Governor.

Bring your questions, share your ideas, and bring a neighbor!

📅 Monday, Sept. 21 at 4:00 PM
📍 Brews on the Square, 182 E. Queen St., Pendleton
✅ Free and open to the public
🍔 Food and drinks available for purchase
📩 Scan the flyer or email to RSVP!

09/07/2026

📣 ANDERSON COUNTY — YOU’RE INVITED!

Join us for the Anderson County Community Town Hall: “Anderson Imagines a New SC” featuring the New SC Dream Team:

⭐ Dr. Jermaine Johnson for Governor
⭐ Sam Skardon for Lt. Governor

📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Anderson County Civic Center

This is an opportunity to bring your questions, bring a neighbor, and share what you want for Anderson and the future of South Carolina.

✅ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
🍽️ FOOD PROVIDED

Come meet the candidates, hear their vision, and make your voice heard. Anderson, we want to hear from you!

📢 Share this post and invite your friends, family, and neighbors.

08/18/2026

🎉💜 COMMUNITY DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 💚🎉

Come out and celebrate JANET GREENLEE DAY at Veterans Park! Bring the family, invite your neighbors, and get ready for an afternoon of FREE FOOD, FUN & FESTIVITIES! 🌭🍔🏈🎒

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Veterans Park

📣 CALLING ALL VENDORS, CHURCHES & MERCHANTS! Come set up and showcase what your business or organization has to offer our beautiful community!

✨ They're also looking for:
💇🏾‍♀️ Hair Braiders to set up a FREE booth
💈 Barbers to set up a FREE booth
🍎 Educators to set up a booth
🎒 School supplies for our youth
🏈 Plus Flag Football and more!

This is about community, connection, support, and FUN! 💜💚 Bring the whole family and help us make Janet Greenlee Day one to remember!

💜💚 TOGETHER WE GROW. TOGETHER WE THRIVE. 💚💜

📲 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE and tag someone who needs to be there!

Address

145 Town Street
Pendleton, SC
29670

Website

https://blackhistorypendleton.org/

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