Welcome to Indigo Blue! (2)
7/24/09 •
Welcome to Indigo Blue! My name is Stephen Farnsworth and Maxi is my wife of 5 years. We are both South Carolina natives who have a deep love and appreciation for the beautiful state in which we live. We reside in Greenville, but travel the state extensively searching for good eats, little known places and old standbys…
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Lamar Egg Scramble, Kalmia Gardens & Yogi Bear- Darlington County (0)
6/22/11 •
Darlington County has given many NASCAR fans an adrenaline rush that never truly fades. The “Lady in Black” is stock car racing’s version of Fenway Park or Wrigley Field. Darlington County also has a subtle personality waiting to be discovered. Small towns, festivals and flowers dot the rich, fertile soil here in the Pee Dee. Indigo Blue made a visit to two Darlington County towns on April [...]
500 Things to Google about South Carolina… (3)
6/12/11 •
South Carolina has long been known for its diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage. The following post focuses on the people, places and symbols that give the Palmetto State it’s noted colorful (and sometimes controversial) personality. Google instantly provides people with information that was once difficult to obtain. In our household Maxi and I google everything from current television shows to former U.S. Presidents. We [...]
Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet & the Golden Age of Piracy (1)
5/29/11 •
From the moment I saw 1985′s hit film ”The Goonies” I was hooked on pirates. Daring tales of swashbuckling, plank walking and buried treasure romanticized piracy and made it seem socially acceptable. Long before One-Eyed Willie, or more recently, Captain Jack Sparrow, captivated our imagination with tall ships and empty rum bottles, there were real pirates that patrolled and plundered the Carolina [...]
Bishopville- Mr. Inside, King Cotton & Topiary Heaven (1)
4/21/11 •
To the casual observer, Bishopville is just another small town on the way to the beach. Those who give Bishopville a look will find several pleasant surprises waiting for them off Exit 116. Indigo Blue made a visit to Bishopville on January 15, 2011. We anticipated a good lesson on the history of cotton at the South Carolina Cotton Museum. We were also eager to see [...]
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500 Things to Google about South Carolina…5/29/11 •
Edward Teach, Stede Bonnet & the Golden Age of Piracy3/31/11 •
Governors of South Carolina- 1669 to the Present3/12/11 •
Notable South Carolinians- States Rights Gist2/15/11 •
Carolina Cuisine- South Carolina’s Best Restaurants1/16/11 •
Notable South Carolinians- Felix A. “Doc” Blanchard10/09/10 •
Notable South Carolinians- Dr. Charles Hard Townes7/22/10 •
Indigo Blue Turns One Today6/25/10 •
Notable South Carolinians- Eliza Lucas Pinckney4/28/10 •
Palmetto Pop Quiz- Volume One4/18/10 •
Notable South Carolinians- James Butler Bonham3/22/10 •
Notable South Carolinians- William Barret Travis2/27/10 •
Notable South Carolinians- Dr. Ronald E. McNair12/24/09 •
Notable South Carolinians- Mary Boykin Chesnut10/14/09 •
Notable South Carolinians- Mary McLeod Bethune9/24/09 •
Notable South Carolinians- John Rutledge8/29/09 •
South Carolina Facts and Figures7/26/09 •
How could we forget7/24/09 •
Welcome to Indigo Blue!
The Lowcountry & Coast»
11/01/09 •
Charleston- The Holy City, Past and Present8/29/09 •
Huntington Beach State Park
The Midlands»
8/11/10 •
High Tea & Lake Wateree- Fairfield County5/23/10 •
Heroes of the Alamo- Saluda County11/29/09 •
McCormick County- Gem of the Freshwater Coast9/08/09 •
The State Museum
The Pee Dee»
6/22/11 •
Lamar Egg Scramble, Kalmia Gardens & Yogi Bear- Darlington County4/21/11 •
Bishopville- Mr. Inside, King Cotton & Topiary Heaven7/26/09 •
Test Post
The Upcountry»
1/01/11 •
Historic Brattonsville- York County10/25/10 •
Landsford’s Lilies & Chester’s Charm- Chester County6/13/10 •
Reflections of Woodruff- Spartanburg County3/11/10 •
Ghosts of the Waxhaws- Lancaster County2/02/10 •
Apples, Peaches & Patriots- York County1/12/10 •
Greenville County- Purple Paladins & Mountain Sunsets12/10/09 •
Walnut Grove Plantation10/06/09 •
York- The White Rose City8/03/09 •
Laurens County, Take Two7/28/09 •
Laurens County, Part 17/26/09 •
Beginnings…
