Old English District
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Old English District
You don’t have to be a history lover to enjoy traveling through South Carolina's Olde English District, but you will certainly learn about some of America’s earliest events along the way.
Made up of seven counties in the north-central area of the state, the district received its name because of the region’s early settlement by the English in the mid-1770s. There were a number of Revolutionary War battles fought in the area as well, and historical sites, markers, parks, buildings, and monuments offer hundreds of ways to enjoy and re-live history.
The Olde English District takes you off the Interstate and down the back roads, where family farms still flourish, museums and old plantation homes reveal the past, and parks and outdoor attractions provide fun for all ages. Browse our website and see that we are Alive with Surprises!
Things to do in the area
Visit Historic Brattonsville, the Catawba Cultural Center, Historic Camden, the lilies at Landsford Canal State Park, Cheraw State Park, the South Carolina Railroad Museum, Bob Doster, and the Union County Museum, just to name a few. Mixed in with the history is the very modern Carowinds Theme Park--the Thrill Capital of the Southeast. Enjoy touring the Bonds Conway House in Camden, home of the first African-American in the town to purchase his freedom. Go antiquing at Historic Hill Mercantile in Sharon, a picturesque building (listed on the National Register) filled with antiques, books, glassware, and collectibles of all kinds. You’ll also enjoy Hunter’s Antiques in Fort Lawn, with their Victorian furniture and collectibles. Artists' studios are abundant in the area, and at Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster County, visitors will enjoy a combination of history, art, and community activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find something for everyone: Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge is a remarkable adventure all its own, with 46,000 acres of land and water, observation towers, and a photography blind. With more than 190 species of birds in the refuge, a camera is essential. Others will be intrigued by the Bermuda High Soaring School where beginners and experienced pilots can take to the skies (reservations required), or Carolina Skydive Carolina Parachute Center, or Carolina Adventure World with more than 100 miles of ATV trails in addition to motocross with three different tracks and the only permanent Enduro course in the U.S.
Introduce your children to farm life where, in season, pick-your-own strawberries and peaches tempt little ones and those yearning for a taste of vine and tree-ripened deliciousness.
Travel details
The closest major airport to Fort Lawn, South Carolina is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT). This airport is in Charlotte, North Carolina and is 42 miles from the center of Fort Lawn, SC.
Services offered
Grant Programs
Lodging Services
Marketing
PR/Media Assistance
Signage
Site Visits
Volunteer
Welcome Bags
Event Marketing Sponsorship
Bid Packages & Presentations - Facility & Site Selection - Creative Consulting - Promotional Design - Hospitality & Concierge Services - PR/Media Assistance - Site Visits - Transportation Assistance - Lodging Services - Welcome Bags/Gifts - Itinerary Development - Event Planning Assistance
Contacts
- JDJohn Doe
Manager