5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (271+ words) Published 1:30 pm Monday, August 24, 2026 Landrum Rail & History Museum board member to share stories of the Pacolet River railcar LANDRUM — The history of Landrum and the surrounding area will come to life September 23 during the next Live@Lanier program at the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (120+ words) Published 11:00 am Tuesday, August 11, 2026 COLUMBUS—The Polk County Historical Association will hold its monthly third Tuesday program at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, at the Polk County History Museum. This month’s program will explore the history, stories and legends surrounding the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (226+ words) Published 10:54 am Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Nearly 99 percent of respondents say preserving local history is important SALUDA—A recent community survey conducted by the Historic Saluda Committee found strong support for preserving and sharing the city’s history. The survey, conducted April 19 through…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (271+ words) Published 11:54 am Tuesday, July 28, 2026 More than 100 people brave rain to hear John Oliver TRYON—More than 100 people turned out despite a torrential rainstorm to attend the latest installment of the Tryon History Museum’s Tales of Tryon series, where Tryon filmmaker…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (754+ words) Published 12:01 pm Friday, July 3, 2026 Alexander’s Ford: A Gathering of Patriots By James Metcalf, Polk County History Museum Editor’s Note: This is the final article in a series the Tryon Daily Bulletin has published highlighting topics of historical importance leading up…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (434+ words) Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 As we gather this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, let’s remember what makes our country exceptional—what makes it, despite evident flaws, so worthy of our loyalty and affection. American exceptionalism…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (796+ words) Published 11:38 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Editor’s Note: This is the third of several articles the Tryon Daily Bulletin will publish highlighting topics of historical importance leading up to Independence Day, as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (392+ words) The Tryon Daily Bulletin Celebrating 250: Remembering the Battle of Earle’s Ford Published 12:27 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Editor’s Note: This is the second of several articles the Tryon Daily Bulletin will publish highlighting topics of historical importance leading up to Independence Day,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (315+ words) Published 12:17 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 POLK COUNTY—The Pea Ridge Partnership recently welcomed members of the local equestrian community for a private African American History and Culture Tour, offering participants an opportunity to explore the connections between Polk County’s equestrian heritage…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (540+ words) Published 2:18 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 TRYON—Seven new Cultural Heritage Markers now stand throughout Tryon’s historic Eastside community, preserving the stories of the neighborhood’s churches, businesses, schools, and community leaders, and will eventually be part of a walking tour that connects…...