Preservation:&
Exhibition: Both houses were
placed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1972. Asthabula and Woodburn have been operated
as house museums since the mid-1970's and are sites
on the SC National Heritage Corridor. These
historic houses welcomed approximately 7,000
visitors in 2007.
Educational Programs:
A major focus is providing insightfull programs for school
groups along with hands-on demonstrations. Each
year, the Foundation sponsors a number of educational
programs at each house including two historic reenactments
as well as living history tours. The Foundation
hosts 15-25 special school tours each year.
Historic Pendleton:
This is a new subsidiary made up of local homeowners
of houses over 50 years. This organization provides
preservation education and support through a historic
house regristry, speakers program and bi-monthly meetings.
Fundraising:
The Foundation hosts an annual fundraising gala at
Woodburn benefiting the Foundation's Preservation
Endowment. When fully funded, this endowment will
provide operating funds for annual maintenance and
further preservation projects.
The grounds of both houses are available for rental
from April - October for weddings, receptions, and
parties. See our web page "Weddings to Remember"
for rates and further details.
Directions to Ashtabula
and Woodburn from I-85:
Ashtabula:
2725 Old Greenville Hwy - Central, SC
From I-85, Exit 19B onto US76 N
(towards Clemson & Pendleton). Continue north
on US76 for approx. 8 miles, turn right onto Business
SC 28 (Mechanic Street) at traffic light, towards
downtown Pendleton. There is a green roadside sign
directing travelers to Ashtabula at this intersection.
Continue to Pendleton town square. Turn right onto
E. Queen St. (SC 88) at the traffic light at the Pendleton
town square and
follow signs for SC 88 (turns into Old Greenville
Hwy). Continue for approx. 3 miles on SC 88.
The gate to Ashtabula is on the left.
Woodburn:
130 History Lane - Pendleton, SC
From I-85, Exit 19B onto US76 N
(towards Clemson & Pendleton). Continue north
on US76 for aprox. 9 miles. Look for small roadside
sign for Woodburn on right side of the Hwy after passing
intersection with Business SC 28. At the traffic light
at the corner of Woodburn Rd. and US76, turn left
onto Woodburn Rd. (TriCounty Technical College is
on the right on US76 at this intersection). Turn right
immediately at
the intersection of US76 and Woodburn Rd. onto History
Lane, a small road paralleling US76 for a short distance.
The gate to Woodburn is located at the end of History
Lane.
