Events
2026 Winter Lecture Series
2026 Winter Lecture Series
Presented by McCormick County Historical Commision
All lectures held at the Cotton Gin
Admission is $5.00 per person
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February 1, 2026: History of Fort Charlotte Presented by James Brady
February 8, 2026: History of the J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project Presented by Rangers David Quebedeaux and Devon Mundell
February 15, 2026: Bald Eagle of Edgefield (Warrior-Patriot-Jurist-Statesman-Champion of the People) Presented by Marion F. Sturkey
February 22, 2026: Battles of Long Cane Presented by Barbara Hinkel
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Celebrating our 13th Annual Festival of Trees
December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th, 2026
Celebrating our 13th Annual Festival of Trees and Holiday Market at the Dorn Mill Complex
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Come enjoy a winter wonderland as you walk through the 2026 Festival of Trees located in our historic Grist Mill.
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Shop at the Hoiday Market located in the Cotton Gin.
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Admission if Free for all.
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