BOARD INFORMATION PACKET “Working to Preserve, Protect and Promote our rich history.”
Darlington County Historical Commission INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Board Meeting Meeting Agenda 2-3 DCHC Board Minutes 4 Marker Program 5 Thursday, March 7, 2019 Visitor Stats 6 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Upcoming Events 7 New Logo Info 8-9 Research Room at the DCHC General Information 10 Museum Visit List 11 Board Information 18
1 MEETING AGENDA March 7, 2019
Welcome: Any Guest & Present Board Members Minutes: Review and vote on minutes from the January 3, 2019 meeting Old Business: 1. Marker Program update: a. Bethesda Baptist Church (by church) – have all the money b. Darlington Manufacturing (by DCHC) – text submitted to Archive c. Lumber (by DCHC) - progress report d. Major Robert Lide Marker, #16-1 (by DAR) – missing since 2004 e. Bethel United Methodist Church (by church) – text submitted to Archive f. Mount Rona Missionary Baptist Church (by church) – text submitted to Ar- chive g. Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church (by Hartsville) – delivered to Hartsville h. Hough Hotel (by AAHF) – budgeted i. Primus Park (by AAHF) – budgeted j. Augustin Wilson, #16-14 (by DCHS) – post damaged, sign being repainted k. Thomas E. Hart House, #16-1 (by DCHC) – sign damaged l. St. James Church, #16-16 (by the congregation)– post damaged 12/7/18 m. Cherry Grove Baptist Church (by church) – preparing text n. Byerly Hospital (by The Byerly Foundation) – budgeted o. Arcade Hotel (by Sonoco) – budgeted p. Centerville Church & School (by church) – raising money q. Hartsville Cotton Mill (by Hartsville) – dedication report 2. DCHC & DCHS 2020 Historical calendar report 3. Conservation efforts a. Technology equipment report b. Marker restoration report 4. #thank you Bet a. Recent developments 5. Member’s discussion: a. Any old business not list above New Business: 1. Election of Secretary 2. Donations: a. See attached
2 3. Visitors: a. See attached b. Total: 209 Physical Patrons & 46 Digital Patrons 4. New Logo for the Darlington County Historical Commission & Museum 5. Upcoming event report: a. Jacob Kelley Open House: 4/7/19, 3-5 PM b. Darlington County Historical Society Spring meeting 4/11/19, 6 PM c. See more state wide events in Upcoming Events 5. Staff in the community 6. Executive Session—Discussion relating to Personnel Matters 7. Member’s discussion: a. Any new business not listed above 7. Adjournment: Adjourn & our next meeting is April 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at the Dar- lington County Historical Commission Building, 204 Hewitt St. Darlington, SC.
March 25, 1857 162 Years Ago Dr. E. J. Mims Sets up shop in Lisbon (Lamar) on March 25, 1857. On March 25, the citizens of Lamar (Lisbon) will celebrate the 162nd anniversary of Dr. E. J. Mims, Son of Captain George Mims, setting up shop as a town Doctor after completing his education. Dr. E. J. MIMS AUGUST 4, 1829 -AUGUST 26, 1861
March 2-3, 1865 154 Years Ago This house, home of Jacob Kelley (1780-1874), was used as a Union headquarters on March 2-3, 1865 by Major-General John E. Smith, Commander of the Third Division, Fifteenth Army Corps. During the encampment by Federal forces, the mills near Kelley Town were run for the benefit of the Third Division and foraging parties roamed the area.
3 DCHC BOARD MINUTES February 7, 2018
• 10:00am: Bill Segars called the meeting to order.
• In attendance was Beverly DuBose, Suzanne Calcutt , Loris Flowers, Carolyn Govan, Patty Holley, Sa- rah Smith, Bill Segars, Brian Gandy, & Anna DeWitt (Guest)
• Minutes for January meeting were reviewed and approved first by Loris and seconded by Suzanne, all in favor.
• Old business: − Markers: discussion followed the agenda with Bill expressing concern over who was actually going to pay for the Byerly Hospital Marker. He stated that in a prior meeting with Dick Puff- er, the understanding was that the City would cover the cost. Whereas the city seems to thing the Byerly Foundation is planning on covering the cost. − Historical Calendar is half way through the layout. Looking to publish in May. Hoping to put out for sell in August. − Brian reported that the Wells negatives are a primary focus and that thanks to a donation of a new scanner, we are digitizing those negatives. − Bill reported that the Historical Marker Restoration test is underway with Keith Parnell and that he will be power coating the marker with hand application of paint on the raised letters. The finish will be a baked on finish and should holdup comparable to the original finish from Sewah. − Brian reported on #ThankYouBet . He shared that the County Council had voted to restrict the principal and the interest as expected and that the check had been deposited. − During the member discussion, Brian reported that due to a major increase in the humidity in the building the County did an emergency purchase of 3 portable dehumidifiers. The situation is correcting itself. He also alerted the Board that Hunter Jordan has resigned from the Board do to a relocation to Greenville, SC to take a new position with Collegiate Ministries.
• New Business: − New donations: Donations were discussed as listed in the packet and Brian commented that donations are on the increase due to excitement about the possible new building. − Bill discussed the visitors information and Brian reported that the Commission has not been tracking our digital patrons. These often requiring more time than our physical patrons. He also stated that this will be added to the monthly report. − Bill inquired about staff in the community and Brian reported that he would be speaking at the Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet in February. − Next meeting will be March 7th. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM. Respectfully submitted by Brian E. Gandy
4 HISTORICAL MARKER UPDATE
CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS: Primus Park Augustin Wilson (Lake Cherry Grove Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Swamp) (Darlington) Bethel Church Byerly Hospital MISSING: Arcade Hotel DAMAGED: Major Robert Lide (Mechanicsville) Centerville Church & School Thomas L. Hart (Hartsville) Bethesda Baptist Church St. James United Methodist Hough Hotel Church (Darlington)
Currently the South Carolina Department of Archives and History have not filled the position relating to Historical Marker research and approval. They are still in the interview phase and are working to select the best person for the job.—All marker approvals are on hold at the state level until this position is filled.
A vertical crack in the shield This side view of the Thomas Hart Historical Marker shows the cupped & covering almost 1.3 of the marker. twisted shield.
5 VISITOR STATS February 2019
February 2015 -79 Patrons Vs. February 2019 - 255 Patrons 4 Years has brought a 222.78% Increase in Patron Traffic.
Notes: This map reflects the home states of each PHYSICAL Commission visitor for the month of February 2019.
Month 2017 2018 2019 % Change
November 92 191 107.6%
December 88 108 23%
January 114 99 123 24%
February 221 195 255 30.76%
Phone Calls: 290 Digital Patrons 46
Emails: 411 Volunteers: 3
Hard Mail: 75 Volunteer Hours: 80
Physical Jacob Kelley House (Closed through 209 Visitors: Museum Visitors February)
204 Hewitt Street, Darlington, SC 29532 Phone: 843-398-4710 Brian Gandy, Director [email protected] Fax: 843-398-4742 General Office [email protected] 6 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 9-10, 2019 - Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel Civil War Reenactment, The Columns, Mars Bluff, SC. March 12 - Drumming up the Militia: The Legacy of Early Martial Music in Barbados and South Carolina, Speaker: Dr. Nic Butler (This lecture series at the South Carolina Archives & History Center in Columbia will explore different eras of South Carolina history. The series is free for members of the South Carolina Archives & History Foundation and $10.00 per lecture for non-members.) March 15–21, 2019 - Native American Studies Week, Lancaster, SC. USC Lancaster’s Native American Stud- ies Center presents the 14th annual Native American Studies Week, “Indigenous Music, Dance, and Drum- ming.” Events include an interactive presentation of Cherokee traditional and social dances, an arts and crafts festival, film screening, art exhibit openings, and lectures discussing the role of drumming in powwows and powwow culture and etiquette. March 29-30, 2019 - Plantation Tours of Prince George Winyah Parish, Georgetown, SC. Visit churches and privately owned plantations, gardens and town houses. Tour Tickets must be purchased by mail, in advance. Single-day tour tickets are $45 each and two-day tour tickets are $80. www.princegeorgeplantationtours.com April 4-5, 2019 - SC African American Heritage Commission “Preserving Our Places in History” Celebration, Columbia. The South Carolina African Heritage Commission will celebrate twenty-five years at its annual "Preserving Our Places in History" celebration that includes the annual awards luncheon and evening gala. April 9 - The Lost Hundred Years in the History of South Carolina – The Story of Santa Elena , Speaker: Mr. William S. “Bill” Davies, Jr. (This lecture series at the South Carolina Archives & History Center in Columbia will explore different eras of South Carolina history. The series is free for members of the South Carolina Ar- chives & History Foundation and $10.00 per lecture for non-members.) April 11-13, 2019 - Landmark Conference “Untold Stories”, Anderson. The Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies will host the annual Landmark Conference in Anderson. More information will be available at http://www.csclhs.org/landmark-conference.html/.
April 26, 2019 - 2019 SC Historic Preservation Conference, SC Archives & History Center
South Carolina Federation of Museums Annual Conference Presented by Horry County Museum and Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC March 20-22, 2019
7 PROPOSED LOGO
8 RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW LOGO March 7, 2019
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DARLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION & MUSEUM LOGO
WHEREAS, the Historical Commission has never had an independent, marketable logo since it was created in 1965; and
WHEREAS, the Carolyn “Bet” Norment Phillips donation is allowing the Commission the op- portunity to add a museum to the scope of its operations; and
WHEREAS, the Darlington County Historical Commission Board seeks to unify our focus under one logo that sustains a positive image, is reminiscent of our historical legacy, enhances com- munications, and engages the community; and
WHEREAS, this new logo will serve as the official image for the Darlington County His- torical Commission and Museum; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to formally adopt a logo to ensure that branding of the Historical Commission is consistent and of high quality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Darlington County Historical Commission Board approves and adopts the official DCHC&M logo per the artwork attached hereto, depending upon the approval of the Darlington County Council.
Dated at Darlington, South Carolina this 7th day of March 2019.
DARLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION BOARD
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Bill Segars, Chairman
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Secretary,
9 COMMUNICATION TO BOARD From Former Board Member Kevin Brown
10 MUSEUMS VISITED
South Carolina Museums • Georgetown County Museum North Carolina Museums
• Agricultural Heritage Center • Greenville County Museum of Art • Asheville Museum of Science
• Aiken Center for the Arts • Hartsville Museum • Avery County Historical Museum
• Hampton County Museum • Historic Camden Revolutionary • Fayetteville Area Transportation War Site Museum • Hampton Museum and Visitors' Center • Horry County Museum • John Blue Complex
• Aiken County Historical Museum • Lexington County Museum • Lumbee Indian Museum
• Arts and Heritage Center of North • Mac's Pride Museum • Museum & Archives of Rocking- Augusta ham County • Mann-Simons Site
• • Black Creek Arts Council Gallery • Marion County Museum Museum of the Cape Fear Histori- cal Complex • Bob Jones University Museum • Marlboro County Historical Muse- and Gallery um • North Carolina Transportation Museum • Camden Archives & Museum • McKissick Museum • Reed Gold Mine • Cayce Historical Museum • The Museum in Greenwood • Rowan Museum • Central History Museum • Museum of York County • Stanly County Museum • Charles Towne Landing State His- • Ninety Six National Historic Site toric Site • Town Creek Indian Mound • Rice Museum • Chester County Historical Society Museum • Ripley's Believe It or Not! • Saluda County Museum • Chester County Transportation Museum • South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum • Clinton Museum • South Carolina Cotton Museum • Coker Farms National Historic Landmark • South Carolina Maritime Museum
• Congaree National Park • South Carolina Railroad Museum
• Cowpens National Battlefield • South Carolina State Museum
• Darlington Raceway Stock Car • Sumter County Gallery of Art Museum • Sumter County Museum • Florence County Museum • Union County Museum • Fort Sumter National Monument • Wagener Museum • Francis Marion University Galler- • War Between the States Museum ies
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BOARD INFORMATION
BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Suzanne Calcutt Mrs. Patricia Holley 1240 Old Society Hill Road 141 Golf Course Road Darlington, S.C. 29540 Hartsville, S.C. 29550 (843) 393-1973 (843) 332-9049 [email protected] [email protected] Working to Preserve, Ms. Beverly DuBose Protect & Promote the rich 4084 Lake Swamp Road Timmonsville, S.C. 29161 history of Darlington (843) 346-7557 County [email protected]
Mrs. Loris Flowers Mr. Bill Segars, Chairman P.O. Box 546 2564 Kelleytown Road Darlington, S.C. 29540 Hartsville, SC 29550 (843) 393-2677 (843) 307-4649 [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Carolyn Govan, Vice Chair Mrs. Sarah Smith 317 Marlboro Ave. P.O. Box 1346 Hartsville, SC 29550 Darlington, S.C. 29542 (843) 861-5910 (843) 393-3341 [email protected] [email protected]
MEETING SCHEDULE
Date Time Location January 3, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC Darlington County Historical Commission February 7, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC March 7, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC Brian E. Gandy, Director [email protected] April 4, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC May 2, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC
204 Hewitt Street June 6, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC Darlington, SC 29532 September 5, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC October 3, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC Phone: (843) 398-4710 November 7, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC Fax: (843) 398-4742 E-mail: [email protected] December 5, 2019 10:00 -11:30 am DCHC
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