City of Pickens, SC. Tour Preview

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Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, 222 W Main Street

#200 To the MountainsQuilter Joy duBoisSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionThe original quilt To the Mountains, a small landscape piece, was created by Joy duBois of Seneca.When it came time to choose the quilt to adorn the Greater Chamber of Commerce building for the 200th block installment, this landscape quilt of mountains, rivers and a foreground of flowers and a tree was chosen for its representation of the area.Additional information about the area contact GreaterPickens Chamber of Commerce or phone (864) 878-3258.

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Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, 222 W. Main Street,

#247 Mariners CompassQuilter Ellie ElzermanSponsor Greater Pickens Chamber of CommerceEllie Elzerman, veteran quilter and Pickens County resident, lives in the rural Central area and has a long fiber arts history beginning with learning her sewing skills from her mother and aunt.The history of the Mariner’s Compass pattern dates back to 1726, when it was adapted from the ancient compass rose that Portuguese sailor used to navigate the seas dating back to the 13th century. It is one of the oldest named quilting designs in America.This building is owned by City of Pickens; prior to its current use, it functioned for a time as the local library.For additional information about the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce or call 864-878-3258.

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Turtle 7

Careful now as you run to the church right across the street. Walk past the front to the patio, where the faithful Presbyterians meet. I’m Hollingsworth, the Gopher Tortoise, laying only 4 to 7 eggs. I dig long dens with my strong shovel-like legs. I hail from the dry sandy lower part of the state. I’m endangered, please protect me, so I can live to 108.

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Community Quilt, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, 222 W. Main Street

#282 Community QuiltQuilters Upcountry Quilters Guild Members Beth Eastman, Mary Pruitt, Paige Alexander, Rosemary Reinhardt and Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQT) Volunteers; Sue Hackett, Joy duBose, Mary Dee Rudy, Verla Warther, Bev Matz, Cindy Blair, Martha File.Sponsor Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce.As you walk down Main Street in Pickens you will see several 12” x 12” replicas of quilt blocks that were given as a recognition to vendors from the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce throughout 2016. Several of these blocks were patterns copied from existing quilt blocks on the UHQT. The other fabric blocks were made by members of the Upcountry Quilters Guild and volunteers from the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. The blocks were assembled and finished as a quilt by Joy duBose and Gail Sexton. The fabric quilt was donated to the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and is on display in their office located at 222 W. Mains Street..Locations of quilt blocks:East. Main Street locations::107, 110, 205, 211, 215, 219, 301, 312West Main Street locations: 109 (rear and front of building), 127123 W.G Aker Drive 202A Catherine Street (ground floor of Chamber Building)

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Turtle 6

Heading further west, to Florence Street you must go. The Chamber of Commerce welcomes you and gives out free info. I am the Diamondback Terrapin, Skyagunsta, it’s Cherokee. Also Andrew Pickens name, our hero who made this area free. I live in coastal salt marshes eating crabs and stuff like that. I’m protected because of loss of habitat.

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Turtle 5

Back on Main Street, west you still must go. Come rest at our Amphitheater and like me, take it slow. I am the Mud Turtle, Ernest, who likes his water still and clean. In water throughout the state and the southeast I have been seen. I like to eat crunchy crayfish and other small bait. In the winter I dig in the cool earth to hibernate.

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Amphitheatre, 112 West Main Street (located on side of building)

#236 Rhythm and HuesQuilter Jean WachsSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionRhythm and Hues is the unique creation of art quilter Jean Wachs. This quilt was made in 2016 for the Lake & Mountain Quilters Guild Show whose theme was “Symphony of Quilts.“Rhythm and Hues captures the essence of the Pickens community with its outdoor musical amphitheater and its vibrant Young Appalachian Musicians Program”, said former Director of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, Kim Smagala.For additional information on events at the Amphitheater visit the City of Pickens website.

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Domino’s Pizza, 102 East Main Street.

#235 Fire & IceQuilter Libby CarterSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionThis multi-colored modern quilt graces the building of Domino’s Pizza. The original quilt was made by Seneca quilter Libby Carter. She chose the quilt’s colors because they reminded her of beautiful Upstate South Carolina—the blues of our lakes and waters and the vivid oranges that represent the lovely fall foliage of the mountains. Libby is a member of the Lake and Mountain Quilters Guild.

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Pickens County Administrative Center, 222 McDaniel Ave. Pickens, SC 29671

#147 Pickens Where the Mountains Begin Quilters and designers Elizabeth (Betty) Dalton and Angeline ByersSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax Commission.“The blue pieces represent the Blue Ridge Mountains; of course the orange circle represents the sun, and the triangle represents Glassy Mountain. At the bottom of the triangle are darker colors representing the homes and farms found there.” Betty taught 7th grade mathematics at Pickens Middle School for 50 years. A lifelong seamstress, she learned to sew in 4H.Pickens, Where the Mountains Begin was originally installed at the Gatehouse Restaurant, formerly owned by Dean Holder and his son Jeff Holder. The restaurant closed in 2022 and the Pickens Administrative Center is now its current home, where it graces the open courtyard in the center of the complex.

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Turtle 4

Continue west to find the smallest turtle in the state. I’m Swimmy, the Musk Turtle, and tiny water creatures are my bait. I live in the water and need it to be clean, just like you! I swim in water and drink it, my prey lives there too. So please conserve your water when you brush your teeth or shower. Turn right on Ann Street, I’ll see you at the water tower.

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Hagood-Mauldin House. 104 Lewis Street,

#142 Carpenter’s WheelQuilter Una WelbornSponsors Una & Harold WellbornMrs. Una Welborn, the original quilter, has made several Underground Railroad Quilts since joining the Upcountry Quilters Guild in 1992. She especially loves to hand quilt and use traditional designs.The historic Hagood-Mauldin House is managed by The Pickens County Historical Society. The Carpenter’s Wheel was a pattern used in the Underground Railroad to guide slaves to freedom. It also represents the fine carpentry that went into the building of the house in 1850 in Old Pickens on the banks of the Keowee River. When the town of Pickens was moved as part of the separation of Pickens and Oconee Counties, the building was dismantled, moved, and reconstructed 14 miles to the east.For additional information visit their web site or call 864- 878 -1322.

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Judge Mauldin’s office at the Hagood-Mauldin House, 104 North Lewis Street

#261 Crazy QuiltQuilter UnknownSponsors Judy Goosen & Upstate Heritage Quilt TrailJudy Goosen purchased this crazy quilt years ago from Sandy Henderson, a friend with an excellent “eye,” in Atlanta, Georgia. According to quilt historian Laurel Horton, “While this quilt of unknown origin is most likely from late 19th or early 20th century, it includes, in addition to a variety of embroidery stitches and symbolic silhouettes, velour flowers, painted transfers, silk, velvet and taffeta fabrics.” Sandy Henderson, a friend from whom Judy bought the quilt, says, “I bought it in a coal mining town in Madisonville, Kentucky from my friend Gigi Kesterson. Her business, Kesterson’s Antiques.”Judy’s historic crazy quilt is the second block to grace the Hagood-Mauldin site. See also #140 Carpenter’s Wheel on the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail.For additional information visit the Pickens County Historical web site or call 864- 878 -1322.

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Turtle 2

Turn right on Lewis Street by the side of the lot. Continue down the sidewalk to the historical marker spot. Search for the Snapping Turtle, Joab is my name. When looking for food all around the south, anything is fair game! The side steps of the Hagood-Mauldin House are my new home. Watch out for your fingers, I bite to the bone!Check out - www.cityofpickens.com/turtles

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Q Studios & UHQT PIckens County Studio, 321 East Main Street

#241 HummingbirdQuilter Joy duBoisSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax Commission.Hummingbird is UHQT’s interpretation of quilter Joy DuBois’ jewel-toned wall hanging of a hummingbird in flight. Joy says she especially loves the tiny hummingbirds that are native to the Upstate and has multiple feeders on her property in Seneca. The quilt is machine appliquéd and machine quilted. Joy has been quilting for at least thirty years.Q Studios offer -- AVEDA certified organic hair products. We built our salon from up-cycled materials and love that we serve a product line that compliments us as far as taking care of mother earth.UHQT volunteers are working in the studio on Tuesday and Thursday's from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visitors are welcome.Additional information about Q Studios click here

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Turtle 1

Start on Main Street at the Legacy Square fountain. Begin your search where the water spouts higher. See Colonel, Amelia, Abraham & Amber, each a Red-Eared Slider. We live in fresh water all around the state. Basking on logs is our well known trait.Check out - www.cityofpickens.com/turtles

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Turtle 13: Sparky

I’m the last turtle, Sparky, and I live where people learn. Go back to the fountain, down Jewel Street, and take a left turn. I’m the Eastern Box Turtle and I have a unique trick. Into my shell, my head, feet, and tail, can all stick. I live on land and stay in my shell to keep cool. Find me and finish your Turtle Tour at Pickens Middle School.

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Hagood Community Center, 129 School House Street,

#134 and #149 Bicentennial StarQuilter Mrs. Mary E. Granger (1932-2008)Sponsor Hagood Community Center Fiber Arts ProgramThis spectacular quilt is done in red, white, and blue, with four eagles and medallions of stars and tassels in celebration of the four Presidents of this nation from Virginia – George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, and Thomas Jefferson.Two replicas of this quilt are displayed at the Hagood Community Center. The Center is the current curator of this and several other of Mrs. Granger’s quilts as well as some of her artistic works and lace artifacts. They are displayed in this building built in 1929 as the Pickens Mill School for the children whose parents worked at the Mill.Phone number is (864) 878-6000, click here for website.

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Trailhead of the Pickens-Easley Doodle Trail, 124 Railroad Street,

#256 Railroad CrossingQuilters Lucy Harwood and Cindy BlairSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionThe origins of the Pickens railroad date back to December 1890 when it was chartered by the state. The distance between the two towns was not very far, and at the Easley end of the line, the train connected with the Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railroad which would become part of the Southern Railway. The Doodle line itself carries a rich history of industry and economy important to both towns. From its first date of operation in 1898 until 2013, the Doodle line hauled a variety of goods to and from Easley and Pickens.Locals nicknamed the railroad the “Pickens Doodle” because the freight engine could not be turned around and had to run backwards from Easley to Pickens, looking like a doodlebug.Find addtional infomation clicki here Doodle Trail.

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Landscape, 205 Hampton Avenue, side of building,

#210 A LandscapeQuilter Dottie MooreSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax Commission.Landscape was created by the well-known art quilter, Dottie Moore, whose work can be found in fine galleries throughout the world,Dottie has been creating what she calls visual conversations with fabric and thread since the 1980s. She is inspired by nature and every piece she fashions includes some part or all of a tree. Dottie lives in Rock Hill, SC. She teaches, lectures throughout the country and is the founder of Piecing a Quilt of Life, an international project dedicated to empowering senior women by recognizing their creative abilities. Her website is http://www.dottiemoore.com

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Buzz In, 205 Hampton Avenue, by front entrance of store.

#210 B Buzz InQuilter Joy duBoisSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionBuzz In, a quilted wall hanging by Joy duBois and Sue Hackett is displayed inside Bee Well Honey. It was made at the request of the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail to honor the Owens’ honey business.Bee Well Honey is known across the Southeast for delicious raw honey.Bee Well Honey and the Owens family offer a full line of beekeeping supplies, honeybee packages, queens and 100% pure raw honey, as well as a natural market featuring organic and natural foods.

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Ode to Sunflower, 205 Hampton Avenue, side of building,

#210 C Ode to a SunflowerQuilter Vivian PerrySponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionOde to a Sunflower, was created by Vivian Perry. Vivian’s inspiration for the Sunflower Quilt came from her love of the outdoors. She grew up in the country and would rather be outside! She has always loved how sunflowers stretch to soak in all the sunshine. There is no pattern for this quilt; Vivian doesn’t use patterns. She prefers to make it up as she goes along!

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Star Puzzle, 205 Hampton Avenue, side of building,

#120 D Star PuzzleQuilter Alma Galloway BrunerSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionStar Puzzle, a vintage quilt from Donna Owen’s side of the family, was quilted by Donna’s grandmother, Alma Galloway Bruner, whom she called “Nanny.” Alma was born in Transylvania County, NC on December 24, 1912. Star Puzzle was made during the 1940-50s, squares sewn by Alma and quilted with the help of Geniva Holcombe and Madari Powell.

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Pickens County Museum of Art and History, 307 Johnson Street,

#107 Blackford's BeautyQuilter Gail SextonSponsor Pickens County Cultural CommissionThe quilt was originally made by Gail Sexton. Mrs. Sexton told us, “I made a quilt called ‘Red Birds on Parade’ in 2012, using the Blackford's Beauty Block. I chose this block for the quilt trail because of its interesting history. Mrs. Sexton has been quilting for 30 years after working as an artist in oils and acrylics, painting mainly landscapes in the early 70s. “I like to incorporate my artist background into my quilts. I make traditional as well as non-traditional quilts and I currently teach and do trunk shows around South Carolina and neighboring states.”Visitors often comment that the original Pickens Museum facility resembles a brick castle. It was built in 1902, this Turn of the Century Gothic architecture features crenellated turrets, a copper-colored tin roof, and is constructed of hand-rolled bricks which gives each brick a beautiful swirl pattern. But there are clues to the original purpose of the building when one notices many of the windows have bars. Yes, this lovely building was the old Pickens County "Gaol" and it served as a jail until 1975.WebsitePhone: (864) 898-5963Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

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Turtle 11: Sequoyah, the Spotted Turtle

Turn right down Pendleton Street to the museum, our old jail. Find me, Sequoyah, the Spotted Turtle, far down the nature trail. I will be in my natural habitat, a bog garden along the walk. I would speak in Cherokee if you could hear me talk. I swim to the bottom of the bog when I am sleepy. I am protected too, so please watch out for me.

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Turtle 11

Start into the next block but turn down an alley on your right. Around in back is Storage on Main, with big flowers in sight. Find a Hawksbill Sea Turtle called Hope near the main door. They are green due to the body fat that they store. Their fat is green from eating grasses, algae and more. They are endangered, so please don’t kill this herbivore.

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Burning Brick Tavern, 301 East Main Street,

#251 Affairs of the HeartQuilter Beth EastmanSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionAffairs of the Heart is a multiple quilt block installation inspired by a quilt made by Beth Eastman of Pickens, SC. Three separate blocks from Beth’s appliqué quilt hang above the three windows on the façade of the tavern. The original quilt was a “blocks of the month” quilt designed by Aie Rossman and offered by a Texas company, Stitching Heaven—three new block patterns arriving each month. Beth fell in love with it and completed it in 2016. Her quilt won a 1st place ribbon at the Upcountry Quilters Guild show in 2017 as well as a Venders’ Choice award.Burning Brick Tavern is open every day for lunch and dinner except on Sunday. More information about the tavern, including its menu and special events, can be found on their website or by calling (864) 878-6462 or (864) 878-1281.

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Turtle 3

Go back to the fountain and turn right down the street. I am the Bog Turtle, Brick, waiting to greet. I live in the summer wetlands of the upcountry eating bugs. In the winter I hibernate in the cool, squishy mud. Come to the Burning Brick if you’re looking. Both are welcoming places with fresh home cooking.Check out - www.cityofpickens.com/turtles

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Turtle 12: I'm Henry, the Leatherback Sea Turtle

Go back to Main Street to the front of the Courthouse. Find the biggest turtle of them all weighing over 1000 pounds. I’m Henry, the Leatherback Sea Turtle, and I eat Cannonball jelly fish. Remember, I am also on the endangered species list. Females can lay a hundred eggs when they appear on shore. Then they return to the ocean to swim some more.

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Office of Dr. William Spearman, 306 East Main Street,

#249 Resting PlaceQuilter Gail SextonSponsor Pickens County Accommodation Tax CommissionThis lovely rendition of a lake and mountain landscape is based on a wall hanging designed and quilted by master quilter Gail Sexton of Sunset in Pickens County. ‘Resting Place’ is placed on the wall of the historic Keowee Bank building erected in 1898. The bank unfortunately closed during the great depression, but the outline of the bank’s vault is still visible today.Resting Place is an excellent example of Gail Sexton’s artistic skill as both a painter and a quilter. She is a self-taught artist who began painting mostly landscapes with oils and acrylics in the early 1970’s. She made her first quilt for her daughter in 1971 but did not become a serious quilter until 1984. The transition from painting landscapes to creating them as fabric art was a natural fit for this talented artist. Resting Place is one of her favorite quilts and employs her signature techniques for constructing these smaller art pieces.

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Turtle 11

Go back up to Main Street and continue one more block. My historic home, now Coyote Coffee, is where you will stop. Come inside and find much more than coffee. Best of all, you will meet me, the Painted Turtle, Pokey. In clean ponds and grassy marshes I like to swim. The plants and bugs across the land keep me trim.

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Turtle 7

Now head east into the next block, back towards town. Where I, the Chicken Turtle, Turbo, can be found. My home is the seasonal wetlands on the coastal plain. I like to eat crayfish and other invertebrates. Long ago people used to eat me for food, have a heart! So now it’s uncommon to find me except at friendly Superior Parts.