Did you know that Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States and face (for now) of the $20 bill, grew up just down the road from Rock Hill in Lancaster, SC? September’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip takes us to Andrew Jackson State Park, where you can find out all about it. […]
This month’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip takes us just up the road and over the North Carolina State line to the McDowell Nature Preserve and Center. A quick 30 minute trip will find you in a lovely natural area with plenty of activities to make your picnic worth the trip. Load up […]
Last month our picnic trips took us to several locations connected to Independence Day and the Revolutionary War. In that list we mentioned Historic Brattonsville. This month we would like to shine the spotlight on this wonderful spot. Part of York County’s Culture and Heritage Museum system, Historic Brattonsville practically sits in Rock Hill’s backyard, […]
With Independence Day just around the corner, the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip will focus on several sites in South Carolina that played important parts in the Revolutionary War. Each of these 6 historic sites can be reached within an hour and a half from Rock Hill. This July 4th weekend, celebrate by […]
This month’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip takes us up the road to North Carolina’s Lake Norman State Park. During the summer of 2022, we’ll try to find some new locations within an hour and a half or so from Rock Hill. That distance makes for a totally do-able day trip. Grab the […]
This month’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip takes us just up the road to Fort Mill’s Walter Elisha Park. The added bonus this time around? Fort Mill’s 13th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival! Directions Take US 21N out of Rock Hill. In Fort Mill, take a left onto White Street. There you are. […]
For this month’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip, we’ll stay a little closer to home. From anywhere in the Rock Hill area, you’re only a few minutes drive to Glencairn Garden. If you’re anywhere near Winthrop University’s campus, you can take your picnic trip on foot the next pleasant spring day. Location and […]
As warm weather winds down in November, we think there’s still time for one more Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company picnic trip in 2021. This month’s excursion takes us just a little over an hour away from Rock Hill to the Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. This 44 acre site features 5 historic buildings […]
Just a little more than 20 minutes from the middle of Rock Hill, the Anne Springs Close Greenway is the perfect spot for an autumn picnic trip. Milder temperatures on the way in October mean getting outside with a cooler filled with sandwiches and Coca-Cola products will be better than ever. Be aware: non-members can […]
This month’s Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company Picnic Trip keeps us a little bit closer to home. We heading just across the county to Kings Mountain National Military Park. The park commemorates an important American victory during the Revolutionary War and will remind you of the enduring historical importance of the region. Pack the basket […]
