Churches and Churchyards Tour in Historic Pendleton

Historic churches and churchyards will be the focus of the April walking tours through historic downtown Pendleton. The tours are being offered Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, beginning at 2pm. The tour will begin at Old Stone Church, located on Highway 76 between Clemson and Pendleton. Guests will then drive into Pendleton to visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The tour will end by walking down Broad Street to see the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches. Two historic homes will also be featured on the tour. History of the churches will be discussed as well as stories about some of the people interred in the churchyards. An interior tour of Old Stone Church and St. Paul’s will also be included. The tour is 1.2 miles, involves some driving, and will take 2 ¼ hours. Admission is $6 and advanced reservations are suggested, but not required, as space is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 864-646-3782.