History Tour - Sherman's March

Your adventure will begin in the Saluda Factory Historical District, the site of what once was one of the largest Textile mills in the South. Also embodied by this district a diversion dam and canal, a village to support local businesses including a general store, gristmill, church, tavern, and several boarding houses.  Your tour dives straight into the History of the area with visual remains of Sherman’s destructive path across the river into Columbia. Which your tour will follow as we openly explore the abandoned canal and wooded areas that once a thriving community. Amenities are Provided as we ourselves head into Columbia to Digest the Confederacy Memorial cemetery, and the Mystery of the soldiers who remain unknown even at rest.

 

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The truth is, the whole army is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina.  I almost tremble at her fate, but feel that she deserves all that seems in store for her.” William Tecumseh Sherman

 

  • *Activities of interest to Accommodate all ages!!!
  • *Enjoy Scenery that almost escapes time itself; stepping out of the confines of the City to observe nature and Wildlife almost as they did!!
  • *View Historical Landmarks Giving incite to a lifetime during the Civil War!!
  • *Shuttle Service Provided throughout entire Tour!!
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William Tecumseh Sherman ( Born February 8, 1820 — February 14, 1891), Lived life as a Businessman, author and educator; most importantly Sherman was an American Soldier.

During Sherman’s Military career he served as a very important General for the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Known for his harshness against the South, Sherman executed a Military Strategy coined “Total War”. Sherman implemented this strategy while on his “March to the Sea” with policies such as the “scorched earth” policy; an operational method that involves destroying anything and everything that is of potential use to the enemy while advancing or withdrawing from an area.

 


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