Clemson University - Hopewell: Pickens Family Property & Treaty Site

Clemson University - Hopewell: Pickens Family Property & Treaty Site Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a restoration project of Clemson University Hopewell Plantation was Revolutionary War Gen. Gen. Lt. Gov. S.C.

Andrew Pickens' family estate, where he lived with his wife Rebecca Calhoun. Andrew Pickens negotiated the Treaties of Hopewell on his farm with the Cherokee, Chocktaw, and Chickasaw nations in 1785 and 1786. The Pickens lineage of 12 children includes S.C. Ezekiel Pickens and S.C. Andrew Pickens, Jr. Francis W. Pickens was a grandson. Cherry Farm, as Hopewell is also known, is owned by Clemson University.

Support Hopewell House Restoration on Giving TuesdayThis Giving Tuesday, consider donating to the Friends of Historic Pr...
12/03/2024

Support Hopewell House Restoration on Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to the Friends of Historic Properties to help restore the Hopewell House, a cherished cultural landmark. On Friday, September 27th, Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the porch and roof of this historic home. Your generous donation will directly fund the repairs and ensure that this important piece of history is preserved for future generations.

To make a donation or learn more about the project, please visit: https://iamatiger.clemson.edu/giving/historic-properties

Join us on Tuesday, August 6th for Dr. George McDaniel's talk at the Barnes Center and an evening tour of Hanover House....
08/01/2024

Join us on Tuesday, August 6th for Dr. George McDaniel's talk at the Barnes Center and an evening tour of Hanover House. Please contact the Office of Annual Giving to reserve your spot! Contact: [email protected] or (864) 656-5896

Thank you to all attendees for supporting Clemson and the Brick by Brick: Constructing America's Identities Book Series ...
07/12/2024

Thank you to all attendees for supporting Clemson and the Brick by Brick: Constructing America's Identities Book Series sponsored by Historic Properties and Annual Giving!

Gayle Jessup White, public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello, the historic estate of Thomas Jefferson, kicked off a new speaker series titled “Brick by Brick: Constructing America’s Identities” at Clemson.

06/21/2024

Clemson University’s fourth Juneteenth ceremony, “A Celebration of Freedom,” took place in the heart of the University this year: The grounds of the Fort Hill National Historic Landmark.

The Carriage House at Hopewell continues its transformation into the Archaeological Field Lab. We can’t wait to see what...
06/21/2024

The Carriage House at Hopewell continues its transformation into the Archaeological Field Lab. We can’t wait to see what future discoveries Clemson University students, Dr. David Markus, and Dr. Josh Catalano uncover!

06/06/2024

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Hopewell Road
Clemson, SC
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