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Preservation. Education. Community. Come explore Rock Hill's story with Historic Rock Hill! We can host weddings, corporate, and private events.

Historic Rock Hill is a membership-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that seeks to preserve and promote the collective history of Rock Hill, South Carolina by collaborating with our community to provide the stewardship of historical resources along with educational programming in celebration of our shared past. Our goal is to not just preserve history, but bring it to life, sparking curiosity a

nd fostering a sense of shared identity in the Rock Hill community. We also own and operate the White Home— a cornerstone in downtown Rock Hill—as a premier educational and boutique event rental venue. How can YOU get involved? Historic Rock Hill is funded through private events, memberships, grants, and donations. HRH members are offered free/discounted entry into museums across North America and discounts on all events and rentals. Your membership fuels our mission! Join our community and unlock exclusive benefits today!

08/07/2026

Tickets Are On Sale for Historic Rock Hill's 20th Annual Oyster Roast!
Join us on Thursday, October 15, from 6–9 p.m. at The White Home for Historic Rock Hill's 20th Annual Oyster Roast.

Purchase your tickets today and be sure to add bucket raffle tickets and vacation raffle tickets for even more chances to win exciting prizes while supporting Historic Rock Hill's preservation efforts.

Your evening includes fresh oysters, a southern-style BBQ buffet with seasonal side dishes and sweet treats, craft cocktails from Sleeping Giant Distillery, complimentary wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages and live entertainment in the beautiful setting of The White Home.

Whether you're coming for the oysters, the music, the raffles, or simply a great evening with family and friends, every ticket helps preserve Rock Hill's historic places and stories.

Reserve your tickets today at the link below and don't forget to grab your bucket raffle and vacation raffle tickets before they're gone!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oyster-roast-fundraiser

08/05/2026

Ebenezer Academy is the oldest school building still standing in York County. It was built by Thomas Wood, a well-known brick mason, with bricks made locally by John Biggers. Ebenezer Church built the original Academy Building about 1812, a log building which burned in 1859. Ebenezer Academy was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1820. The school offered college preparatory classes for young men including Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French, English grammar, geography, math, spelling, chemistry, astronomy, philosophy, map reading, and piano. The school was furnished with all the equipment needed to teach these courses. The school admitted females in 1888. The school was managed by the church until a Public School System was organized in Rock Hill. Ebenezer Academy became a part of the Public School System until 1950 when the building and one-acre of land was deeded back to the church. Ebenezer was incorporated as a town in 1893 with Dr. William Barron Fewell (1828-1904) as Mayor. Ebenezer was annexed into Rock Hill in 1961.

Credit: Pat Grant Yesteryears Book

07/23/2026

Did you know that the Methodist Church was the first church in Rock Hill.
The Methodist Church was established in 1856 in the Pine Grove Academy under the leadership of Susan Jane Bobo Springs (Mrs. Richard Austin (Dick) Springs) with six charter members and John Wesley North serving as pastor in 1856-1858. The first church, a two-story wooden structure with a porch, was built in 1857 on land bought from A. T. Black for $40 on the newly surveyed Church Street with most of the funds coming from Susan and Dick Springs. The church faced the Alley that later was named Hampton Street. A free-standing bell tower was built on the north side of the church and served as the Town Fire Bell. The church was located where the City Hall is located today. Susan and Dick Springs bought a house on Main Street that served the second pastor, Rev. Landy Wood, who was pastor in 1858-1859.

Credit: Pat Grant Yesteryears Book

07/20/2026

Tomorrow Night! Join us for an engaging evening of history and conversation as part of Historic Rock Hill's Summer Speaker Series.
On July 21, Robert Carter will explore the important role the Catawba Nation played during the Revolutionary War
📍 Catawba Cultural Center
🕕 6:00 PM

Event is free and open to the public.
Registration is required so reserve your spot today:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MhVKn_h4jbWiCrSpZ22-vg

07/16/2026

The lack of softball playing fields in Rock Hill led to the creation of the 68-acre Cherry Park. Betty Jo Rhea chaired the committee to establish a park in Rock Hill. Finding and obtaining a location while facing opposition from nearby residents who feared noise, lights, and parking, plus opposition from some city officials gave Betty Jo her hardest job. It also gave her her sweetest victory. When completed, Cherry Park was an instant success with softball fields, soccer fields, play area, tot park, picnic area, and a walking trail. As Betty Jo said, “the birth of the idea was fun, and the end result was fun. Just about everything in the middle was brutal.” In 1991, Casey at The Bat, a statue created by sculptor Mark Lundeen, was added to the park depicting an athlete’s undying effort to keep trying to win. Today, Rock Hill has 68-acres of preserved land thanks to the effort of Betty Jo Rhea. Cherry Park is considered the foundation of Rock Hill’s Sports/Tourism economy.

Credit: Pat Grant Yesteryears Book

07/14/2026

Join us for an engaging evening of history and conversation as part of Historic Rock Hill's Summer Speaker Series.
On July 21, Robert Carter will explore the important role the Catawba Nation played during the Revolutionary War
📍 Catawba Cultural Center
🕕 6:00 PM

Event is free and open to the public.
Registration is required so reserve your spot today:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MhVKn_h4jbWiCrSpZ22-vg

07/09/2026

Step behind the scenes and discover a piece of Rock Hill's story with fellow Historic Rock Hill members.
Join us for a special tour of the Comporium Museum, where we'll enjoy refreshments and learn about Comporium's rich history and lasting impact on our community from museum staff.
📅 Tuesday, August 4 at 2 PM
📍 Comporium Museum
🚗 Please park in the lot off Black Street, behind Rock Taco

This members-only event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local history and one another.

Reserve your spot today at the link below.
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/BTtZlRxcI3lcfr_fapR8aw

07/07/2026

Join us for an evening of conversation and discovery during our Summer Speaker Series. On July 21, Robert Carter will present The Catawba Nation's Role in the Revolutionary War
📍 Catawba Cultural Center
🕕 6:00 PM

Event is free and open to the public.
Registration is required so reserve your spot today:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MhVKn_h4jbWiCrSpZ22-vg

07/04/2026

This Fourth of July is especially meaningful as America marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
We're proud that South Carolina's rich Revolutionary history helped shape the nation we celebrate today. As you gather with family and friends, take a moment to remember the people and places that made our independence possible.
Happy Independence Day from all of us at Historic Rock Hill!

07/01/2026

Join us for an evening of history, perspective, and conversation during our Summer Speaker Series.

On Tuesday, July 21, Robert Carter will present:
The Catawba Nation’s Role in the Revolutionary War.
📍 Catawba Cultural Center
1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, SC
🕕 6:00 PM

Free & open to the public

Reserve your spot today:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MhVKn_h4jbWiCrSpZ22-vg

Address

258 E White Street
Rock Hill, SC
29730

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18033291020

Website

http://historicrockhill.com/

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