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SUMMARY:America 250 at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space]America 250 at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church[vc_column_text css=””]Join Erskine College for a special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Salem Black River Presbyterian Church near Mayesville\, South Carolina.  \nCo-sponsored by Salem Black River Presbyterian Church\, Sumter 250\, Sumter Museum\, and the Charter Institute at Erskine\, this commemorative event will honor the American Revolution through inspiring readings and musical performances. Following the program\, there will be an outdoor celebration with light refreshments and activities for all ages. \nSalem Black River Presbyterian Church has strong historical ties to the American Revolution\, making it a meaningful setting for this celebration.[/vc_column_text]RSVP Today! [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]Readings & Music[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Experience an inspiring program of historical readings and live musical performances that reflect the spirit of the American Revolution. \nA featured highlight of the afternoon will be performances by the Erskine Choraleers and members of the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Columbia\, whose music will help bring this important chapter of American history to life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″]Salem Black River Presbyterian Church[vc_column_text css=””]Founded in 1759 by Scotch-Irish settlers\, Salem Black River Presbyterian Church traces its roots to the years leading up to the American Revolution. The congregation served a community shaped by the events of the Revolution\, making it a meaningful setting for a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The present brick church\, built in 1846\, continues the legacy of one of the region’s oldest Presbyterian congregations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Event Co-Sponsors[vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Salem Black River Presbyterian Church[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=”true”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/250-salem-black-river/
LOCATION:Salem Black River Presbyterian Church\, 1060 Brick Church Rd\, Mayesville\, 29104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T173000
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Garnet & Gold Forum
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” color=”#002147″ font_size=”xl” font_weight=”600″]Join Erskine College for a celebration: 250 Years of Faith in America![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” color=”#002147″]Erskine’s yearly signature event\, the Garnet & Gold Forum\, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on October 23. The evening will feature a semiformal dinner in Erskine’s Bowie Arts Center\, where a themed art exhibit entitled Our Firm Foundation will be on display. Following the dinner\, a program will be held in Erskine’s historic Memorial Hall. The Erskine Choraleers\, under the direction of Dr. Keith Timms\, will present a selection of patriot music\, interwoven with readings and presentations by noted historian and author Rod Gragg. Tickets may be purchased for the dinner/program package or for the program only. The event is sponsored by Sonrise Farms and the Charter Institute at Erskine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Places to Stay [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/fifth-annual-garnet-gold-forum/
LOCATION:Carson Performance Hall (Memorial Auditorium)\, 1 Bonner Street\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts,Community,Music,Students
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SUMMARY:Dr. Hud in Concert
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Join us Monday\, October 26 in the Bowie Arts Center for a concert by our own Dr. Huddleston. He will perform songs from his album mere as well as acoustic versions of earlier songs. \nThis concert is FREE and open to the community.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bio: Dr. Huddleston \nDr. Jason Huddleston (known by his students as “Dr. Hud”) is Associate Professor of English\, focusing on modern British and world literatures. His teaching specializations include courses on film and television\, weird and speculative fiction\, and the use of narratives and visual media to address global issues.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/dr-huddleston-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bowie Arts Center\, 2 Bonner Street\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T183000
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SUMMARY:Tobin Cassels: Honoring Christ in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]Join us October 27\, 2026\, to welcome Tobin Cassels as he speaks on Honoring Christ in the Workplace. Convocation credit will be offered to students for attendance. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Erskine’s Career Services department and the School of Business.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\nTobin Cassels\nOnly 13% of all family-owned businesses are passed down to the third generation. Tobin became President of his family-owned company\, Southeastern Freight Lines\, Inc.\, in 2001. \nTobin first began working at Southeastern as a trailer shop mechanic in 1973 when he was thirteen years old\, making $1.65/hour. He began working full-time in 1981 after graduating with a degree in economics from Washington & Lee University. \nTobin learned the business from the ground up by working in the shop\, the warehouse\, and serving as both a pickup and delivery driver and an over-the-road driver. He became a Christian through the influence of his boss and mentor during his late twenties. \nSoutheastern Freight Lines is a non-union\, regional\, less-than-truckload carrier operating 89 service centers located in 13 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has 8\,600 employees and annual revenue of $1.7 billion. Since its founding in 1950\, Southeastern has never had a layoff. The Cassels’ family purpose statement for owning and operating Southeastern is to “Impact Lives and Honor God.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/tobin-cassels-honoring-christ-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 1 Bonner St\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Honoring God In the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Erskine will host Mr. Tobin Cassels\, President of Southeastern Freight Lines for a presentation on Honoring God in the Workplace.  \nLocation: Memorial Auditorium  \nTime: 6:30pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.erskine.edu/event/honoring-god-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Carson Performance Hall (Memorial Auditorium)\, 1 Bonner Street\, Due West\, SC\, 29639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Camps,Community,Seminary,Students
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