Historic Rock Hill

Historic Rock Hill Preservation. Education. Community. Come explore Rock Hill's story with Historic Rock Hill! We can host weddings, corporate, and private events.

Historic Rock Hill is a membership-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that seeks to preserve and promote the collective history of Rock Hill, South Carolina by collaborating with our community to provide the stewardship of historical resources along with educational programming in celebration of our shared past. Our goal is to not just preserve history, but bring it to life, sparking curiosity a

nd fostering a sense of shared identity in the Rock Hill community. We also own and operate the White Home— a cornerstone in downtown Rock Hill—as a premier educational and boutique event rental venue. How can YOU get involved? Historic Rock Hill is funded through private events, memberships, grants, and donations. HRH members are offered free/discounted entry into museums across North America and discounts on all events and rentals. Your membership fuels our mission! Join our community and unlock exclusive benefits today!

We're just a little over a week away! Plan to join us for a special guided tour at Kings Mountain National Military Park...
04/30/2026

We're just a little over a week away! Plan to join us for a special guided tour at Kings Mountain National Military Park, where the stories of the Revolutionary War still echo across the landscape. On this guided tour, we’ll explore the people, places, and moments that shaped this pivotal chapter in our region’s history.
Come enjoy time outdoors, connect with fellow members, and experience this historic site from a deeper perspective.
Members only | Free

Reserve your spot at the link below!
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/gRJgk4ZOiM_qjnR5fEcxIA

There’s something special about gathering at The White Home—where history sets the stage for moments worth celebrating.F...
04/27/2026

There’s something special about gathering at The White Home—where history sets the stage for moments worth celebrating.
From corporate events and graduation parties to retirement celebrations, our spaces offer a timeless backdrop for bringing people together in meaningful ways. If you’re dreaming up your next gathering, The White Home offers a setting that feels both elevated and welcoming—an unforgettable place to host those milestone moments.

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We’re grateful to all who helped make this past event one to remember.
Photos courtesy of Abby Cummings and Daniel Davis.

With appreciation to the talented team behind the scenes:
Planning & Design:
Rentals:
Fine Art:
Live Acoustic Music: via
Live Saxophonist:
Cuisine:
Mixology: Q Barry Bartending

Enter our raffle to help place a new historic marker in Rock Hill’s streetscape. Every ticket supports Historic Rock Hil...
04/23/2026

Enter our raffle to help place a new historic marker in Rock Hill’s streetscape. Every ticket supports Historic Rock Hill’s work to preserve local landmarks, share stories, and keep our city’s heritage visible in everyday life.

One lucky winner will receive a truly one-of-a-kind piece: a handcrafted mantel clock by local artisan Walter Hardin. Measuring 12" x 18", this stunning clock is made from heart pine porch flooring dating to circa 1900, carefully salvaged during the 2006 renovation of the White Home.

With just 12 clocks to be created from this historic wood—each numbered and signed—this piece is as meaningful as it is beautiful.
Bring a piece of Rock Hill’s story into your home while helping us tell many more. Enter today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/raffle-in-support-of-our-historic-marker-fund

Mark your calendar to join us for a memorable morning at Kings Mountain National Military Park, where history comes to l...
04/22/2026

Mark your calendar to join us for a memorable morning at Kings Mountain National Military Park, where history comes to life on the very ground where it unfolded. This guided tour offers a closer look at the stories, landscape, and legacy of this Revolutionary War site.

We hope you’ll come walk with us, learn together, and experience this meaningful place in a new way.

Members only | Free

Reserve your spot at the link below!
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/gRJgk4ZOiM_qjnR5fEcxIA

We’re honored to share this meaningful opportunity from Nation Ford Land Trust.Join Nation Ford Land Trust for this year...
04/22/2026

We’re honored to share this meaningful opportunity from Nation Ford Land Trust.
Join Nation Ford Land Trust for this year's annual visit to an historic slave cemetery as we learn about and honor those who are buried there. Our program will explore the funerary traditions of enslaved Africans and we will honor the 144 Lost Ancestors. This program will also include an opportunity to speak to the landowners and others who are a part of this fascinating project.

April 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This is an important opportunity to engage with local history in a deeply human and meaningful way.

Learn more and register: www.nationfordlandtrust.org/events/the-144

We encourage our community to attend and support this important work of remembrance.

Did you know that Rock Hill played a role in space exploration?After the tragic Apollo 1 fire in 1967, NASA sought safer...
04/17/2026

Did you know that Rock Hill played a role in space exploration?
After the tragic Apollo 1 fire in 1967, NASA sought safer, flame-resistant materials for astronauts. In 1969, the Celanese plant on Cherry Road in Rock Hill began developing PBI — a high-performance, fire-resistant fabric used in NASA’s space program.
Astronaut Bob Crippen, pilot of the first Space Shuttle flight in 1981, even wore a suit made from Rock Hill–produced fabric — later sending a note of thanks for helping make space travel safer.

From local innovation to outer space — Rock Hill history truly reaches far beyond Earth.

Credit: Pat Grant Yesteryears Book

Join us this Sunday at The White Home for a relaxed day celebrating classic automobiles. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a dis...
04/16/2026

Join us this Sunday at The White Home for a relaxed day celebrating classic automobiles. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a display of antique cars, and spend time in one of Rock Hill’s most cherished historic settings. Nothin’ Butt Smoke BBQ will be on site, with beer and wine available for purchase—perfect for an easy afternoon on the lawn.
$10 public
Members + kids free

We need volunteers! Learn moreabout volunteer opportunities!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAFAB2BAAFBCE9-63134252-historic #/

Proud to be a community activity of the Come-See-Me Festival
www.comeseeme.org/community-activities/

For more info
https://www.historicrockhill.com/events/antique-car-show

Join us at The White Home for a relaxed day celebrating classic automobiles. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a display of anti...
04/09/2026

Join us at The White Home for a relaxed day celebrating classic automobiles. Stroll the grounds, enjoy a display of antique cars, and take in the charm of this historic setting. Nothin’ Butt Smoke BBQ will be on site, with beer and wine available for purchase. $10 public. Members + kids free

We need volunteers! Learn moreabout volunteer opportunities!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAFAB2BAAFBCE9-63134252-historic #/

Proud to be a community activity of the Come-See-Me Festival
www.comeseeme.org/community-activities/

For more info
https://www.historicrockhill.com/events/antique-car-show

Step into the early days of the Revolution—right here in Rock Hill.Join us at Louise Pettus Archives at Winthrop Univers...
04/08/2026

Step into the early days of the Revolution—right here in Rock Hill.
Join us at Louise Pettus Archives at Winthrop University for a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History featuring original documents from 1775–1777, including South Carolina’s first constitution.

Tuesday, April 14 | 10 AM–4 PM
SCDAH presentation about the documents at 11:30 AM

Discover the stories—and signatures—that shaped our state’s path to independence.

Spend the day with us at The White Home enjoying classic cars and good company. Wander among antique automobiles, relax ...
04/02/2026

Spend the day with us at The White Home enjoying classic cars and good company. Wander among antique automobiles, relax on the lawn, and enjoy barbecue from Nothin’ Butt Smoke BBQ, with beer and wine available for purchase.
$10 public | Members + kids free

We need volunteers! Learn moreabout volunteer opportunities!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAFAB2BAAFBCE9-63134252-historic #/

Proud to be a community activity of the Come-See-Me Festival
www.comeseeme.org/community-activities/

For more info
https://www.historicrockhill.com/events/antique-car-show

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258 E White Street
Rock Hill, SC
29730

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+18033291020

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