The Dixie Highway (DH) was initially conceived of in 1914 to promote the use of the auto-mobile for long distance travel from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. […]
Author: Moonville Mae
Moonville Mae says let’s travel the Augusta
Thanks to Judy Bainbridge for the fine article on the history of Piedmont recently! Much is happening in downtown, so I wanted to share a little about the area prior […]
In Memory of a Great Piedmont Historian, Don Roper
This article was first published about 3 years ago. I’m republishing it now in memory of Don Roper, our Saluda Sam. Don passed away on April 11th after an extended illness. His smile and care for everyone he came in contact with made him loved, admired, and treasured in Pi…
Piedmont Museum showcases Textile history
Moonville Mae says, “Would you believe that Piedmont has a fine, old History Museum?”
Two noted historians from Piedmont have worked diligently since the beginning of the Piedmont Mill to preserve the history and artifacts of the area. Albert Smith Rowell, who used the pse…
Special activities are coming to South Greenville
Spring is nearly here, and three special activities are coming to South Greenville in April.
Greenville Textile Heritage Society will meet on Saturday, April 7th, at the Piedmont Community Building. The Community Building has one of the last Mill Basketball Courts in Gree…
