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Welcome to the 
Pendleton Historic Foundation

Restoring, preserving, and interpreting Pendleton history

We care for historic properties and tell their stories, sharing our diverse history and culture in partnership with the Pendleton community.

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Beautiful Ashtabula, celebrating her 200th birthday this year.  Sign up now for a tour.

FREE EVENT AT ASHTAUBULA, SUNDAY, JUNE 7th!

Local crafters Jim Ross and Harriet Smith will demonstrate caning at 1:00.

 

We invite you to stay after for the paid tour of Ashtabula. Those only interested in the tour should be on the property by 2 PM. Tour cost is $5 for ages 5-18 and $10 for adults. Cash or check only, please.

Contact us for more information: 864-646-7249 or pendleton.hf@gmail.com

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Also in June:

All about Sheep's Wool. Wednesday June 17th - Hands on activities. Involves washing, carding, fleecing, and dying. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. $15 for 1st child and $10 for each sibling.

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Docent will be available for house tours during and after event. House tours are $5 for ages 5-18 and $10 for adults.

This is a pre-paid event so register early at eih.1349@gmail.com

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The Jenkins House

Come visit the Foundation's most recent renovation.  The Jenkins House is perfect for events ranging from organization meetings to catered gatherings to, of course, weddings.

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The Foundation would love to partner to create your perfect event.  We have a list of preferred local vendors or you can bring your own. We work to meet your needs as we launch this new venue for Pendleton.

Come Take a Tour!

 

Walk Up Tours - No Reservation Needed

$10 per adult; $5 ages 5-18

Please note for summer: Neither Ashtabula nor Woodburn are air-conditioned.

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Ashtabula House: 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Woodburn House: 3:30 pm on Sundays â€‹

Group tours are by reservation and can be scheduled by calling 864-646-7249 or emailing pendletonhf@gmail.com 

Keep Pendleton’s history alive—your membership makes a difference.

Support the Pendleton Historic Foundation and help preserve Pendleton, SC’s historic treasures when you become a member or make a donation. Help to preserve and share Woodburn, Ashtabula, the Guardhouse, and our newest addition, the Jenkins House, while enjoying exclusive benefits like special tours, early event access, and member-only programs. Your contribution keeps local history alive for future generations in Upstate South Carolina.

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