Walnut Grove was established around 1767 by Charles and Mary Moore, who raised ten children in the house and lived there for about 40 years. The Moores supported the Patriot cause, and local militia gathered at Walnut Grove before the Battle of Cowpens. In November 1781 the Loyalist William "Bloody Bill" Cunningham raided the property and killed a Patriot soldier the Moores were sheltering.
The farm ran on the labor of the Moore family and about a dozen enslaved African Americans, and the museum tells that part of the story too.
Today the site is run by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. Guided tours start on the hour, and the grounds include a cemetery, a nature trail and a picnic pavilion. Hours and admission change by season, so check the official page before you go.
Visiting
- Phone
- 864-576-6546
- Tours
- Guided tours begin on the hour
- On the grounds
- Cemetery, nature trail, picnic pavilion
- Hours and admission
- Seasonal; see the official page (sources differ, so we do not list them here)
As listed on the Spartanburg County Historical Association ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked 2026-10-05.
The site
- Established
- 1767, by the Moore family
- Tour stops
- Doctor's office, kitchen cabin and Rocky Spring Academy, plus the blacksmith forge, barn and smokehouse
As listed on the The Liberty Trail ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked 2026-10-05.
Plan your visit
Location of Walnut Grove Plantation
Hours and access can change, so check before you go. Something out of date? Suggest a correction