Events
Cherokees In 18th Century South Carolina
To honor the 250th birthday of the USA, speaker, Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert, will present information about the Cherokees of the 18th Century. Artifacts will be on display.
Sunday October 25, 2026
3:00 pm
Dorn Mill Complex
Cotton Gin
206 N Main Street
McCormick, SC 29835
Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert is an American historian who focuses on the South and Cherokee Studies. She is an Advisor to the Georgia Trail of Tears Organization and past President of the Georgia Association of Historians. Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert is a consultant for historical and humanities organizations, including SC Humanities.
This program is made possible by the South Carolina Humanities and South Carolina 250 Commission
13th Annual Festival of Trees
December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th, 2026
Mark your calendars!
Make plans now to kick off the Christmas Season at the Dorn Mill Complex with a visit to our 13th Annual Festival of Trees.
There is something for everyone! Displays and trees for all ages.
This year we have 30 trees decorated by volunteers from throughout the McCormick Community.
13th Annual Festival of Trees, Grist Mill
Holiday Market, Cotton Gin
Adult Scavenger Hunt, Town of McCormick
Youth Scavenger Hunt, Town of McCormick
Story Walk, McCormick Library Playground
Community Christmas Tree, Lawn Area Dorn Mill Complex
206 N Main Street
McCormick SC 29835
December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th, 2026
Thank you to our partners and sponsors:
McCormick Clemson Extension Office
McCormick County Library
Lee Builders Inc
County of McCormick