Progress and the past go hand-in-hand in the historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina.

Founded in 1790 on land which just a few years earlier had been a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Pendleton now is one of the largest historic districts in the nation.

A mixture of rugged Scots-Irish immigrants and affluent South Carolina Low Country planters and politicians created the foundation on which Pendleton continues to grow. Now a modern-day community with fine homes, quaint shops, excellent restaurants and proud, friendly residents, the town is worth discovering-or rediscovering- as an excellent place to visit for awhile or stay for a lifetime.

A picturesque village green is the centerpiece of Historic Pendleton.

The spotlight is not only on the majestic past, but on the opportunities for the present and the future.