This Little-Known Scenic Spot In South Carolina That Comes Alive With Color Come Fall
By AnneMarie|Published October 02, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
Whether your favorite season is fall or your preference is a different time of year, there’s something to embrace and enjoy in each season if you’re willing to see it! Someone once said, “With the changing seasons come new beginnings… ” If nothing else, perhaps this fall season will bring a beautiful new beginning your way. And what about the rich fall hues we see as the leaves change from green to various tones of orange, yellow, or red? Do you have a favorite fall color? Or maybe you love the mosaic of all of them working together to create a gorgeous masterpiece. We probably all have our favorite types of spots to see fall foliage in South Carolina, but there are some places where you can enjoy nature’s display of the season without feeling so crowded (like you do at other spots), such as at the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.
Along with the gorgeous fall colors at this South Carolina state park, you'll be introduced to some fascinating state history if you aren't already familiar with it.
The Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is located on State Park Road in the small city of Clinton, located in the upstate area's Laurens County. As you make the drive into the park, you're greeted with an abundance of vibrant fall hues.
Next to the Visitor Center is a huge maple tree that turns orange during autumn. A gift shop inside the Center offers books on the American Revolution, T-shirts, Colonial children's toys, period crafts, stuffed animals, flags, postcards, and other items.
On the grounds are several trails you can hike, enveloped in the best fall colors. The first 100 yards of the Battlefield Trail is ADA-compliant and leads to a nice overlook of Horseshoe Falls.
Along the rest of the trail, you'll learn the story of the Patriots and Loyalists that fought in the Battle of Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780, and the importance of the battle to the outcome of the Revolutionary War through several historic waysides. It's hard to imagine a place so beautiful as a battle site.
There’s also a fishing pond and picnic shelters at the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site if you’d like to bring along your fishing pole and a lunch. You could easily spend several hours here.
Have you ever visited this state park before?
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