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Meet Jefferson Davis at the Cross Keys House in Union

Sherry Jackson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:50:34 +0000

The Cross Keys home is considered one of the oldest and most significant homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Georgian Colonial mansions’ claim to fame is that Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his military escort ate lunch here on April 30, 1865 on their way out of Richmond, Virginia. Mary Ann Bobo Whitmire Davis, who lived in the house at the time, answered a knock at the door around mid-day and found five well-dressed men asking for a meal. She didn’t realize who she had just served lunch to until Jefferson remarked as they were departing that they shared the same last name.

This article was published by ourupstateinfo.info and at See the South. For the whole article, click here.

The Revolutionary War Comes Alive at Musgrove Mill

Sherry Jackson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:40:39 +0000

The battle that took place at Musgrove Mill on August 19, 1780 was a short (about 30 minutes) but very bloody battle. In fact, Isaac Shelby, a Colonel that fought both at Musgrove Mill and Kings Mountain stated in his memoirs that the battle at Musgrove Mill was the fiercest battle in which he ever fought. The brief battle was between a small detachment of Colonial Patriots against a larger group of British Loyalists. But despite the odds, the Patriots were victorious and the battle was considered an important turning point in the war.

This article was published by ourupstateinfo.info and at See the South. For the whole article, click here.

Recent Trips

Sherry Jackson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:06:30 +0000

February and March have been fairly busy months! Here’s what’s been going on in my neck of the woods…

In February I was able to spend Mardi Gras in Shreveport, Louisiana. I never would have thunk that Mardi Gras was such a big deal here-but it is. Lots of festivities, parades and partying but in a family-friendly kinda way, not a Nola way. I have lots of story ideas, just need to get the time to get them on paper (so to speak)!

I am THIS close to inking my hiking guide book deal. I had to do a “test” hike and send it to the publisher and they loved it. Yay! I’m just waiting on the final contract. I’ve set my deadlines and the book should be out Spring/Summer 2013.

This coming weekend the whole fam (including Ruby, our Scottish Terrier) are headed to the Seventy Four Ranch down in Georgia. This is a working ranch and we’ll be going horseback riding, fishing and lots of other stuff. More details on that after our visit.

That’s it for a quick update. I promise I am trying to get better with the regular updates here on the blog section of the website! Sherry

Follow the Hunger Games in North Carolina

Sherry Jackson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:57:39 +0000

Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy, The Hunger Games, hit the big screen on March 23^rd. The young adult novels are set in a post-apocalyptic world where the citizens of Panem (what used to be North America) live in twelve different districts. Read more…

This article will appear in the March 2012 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at See the South.

Immerse Yourself in the Past at Historic Brattonsville

Sherry Jackson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:05:31 +0000

Even though the South is steeping with revolutionary history, there are very few places that have the number of acres and buildings in one location that Historic Brattonsville does. With over 775 acres and 30 buildings it’s considered to be one of the most important and heavily visited historical sites in South Carolina.

This article was published February 2012 at Seethesouth.com and in the Simpsonville Sentinel.

Discover Downtown Knoxville

Sherry Jackson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:07:31 +0000

To me, Knoxville was a city that I’d driven through but had never really stopped to explore until a recent trip took me into the downtown area. Located near both the Appalachian and Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is well-known for its plethora of outdoor activities but it also boasts a hip downtown area with arts and culture venues, renovated buildings and lots of shopping and nightlife options.

This article was posted at View on Travel. For the full story click here.

Ten Tips to Cut Your Business Travel Budget

Sherry Jackson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:47:52 +0000

I have traveled (and still do) a lot for business. After all I am a travel writer! Anyhow, I thought I would share some tips that I have gathered over the years on ways to cut your business travel budget. While I’ve targeted this post for business travel, most tips can also be applied towards personal travel as well.

This article was published at View on Travel. Read the full article here.

5K Obstacle Course Zombie Race

Sherry Jackson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:21:59 +0000

So anyone that knows me, knows that I am drawn to strange things. Zombies in particular just fascinate me. Well today as I was browsing the internet, I came across this. There’s a company called Reed Street Productions that is putting on 5k obstacle course races across the country. The part that makes this interesting? Race contestants are not only running a race but they’re running from ZOMBIES. That is just about the coolest thing I’ve heard in awhile.

In the Run for Your Lives race, runners will navigate a series of 12 obstacles throughout a 5K course in an attempt to reach the finish line — all while avoiding zombies. At the end of this adventure race, you get to celebrate survival (or zombie transformation) with live entertainment and music, local celebrities, vendors, food, and of course, beer!

Atlanta is about the closest race for me to attend and it is happening March 3rd. Not quite sure I’d be able to get into shape enough to race this year but I just may need to go be a spectator and start training for next year-or, when the actual Zombie Apocalypses happens-whichever comes first.

Step Back in Time at Leiper’s Fork Village

Sherry Jackson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:06:56 +0000

The quaint town of Leiper’s Fork Village is located just minutes from Franklin, Tennessee but seems miles and decades away. Located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, the crumbling walls aligning the roadway seem to transport you back in time. Upon arriving in the village, we passed an old police car on the side of the road that seemed to say “this town is different”. And it is.

This article was published January 19, 2012. For the full article click here.

Head to Beech Mountain Resort for Winter Fun

Sherry Jackson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:07:07 +0000

I have to admit that I had always thought Beech Mountain was just a ski resort, so I was pleasantly surprised on a recent visit to find a whole little town at the top of the mountain. Dubbed “Eastern America’s Highest Town”, Beech Mountain sits at an elevation of 5506 feet and offers amazing views of neighboring states. Once you get up the mountain, you never really have to leave. Restaurants’ offer fare ranging from pizza and beer at Brick Oven Pizzeria, to fine dining at Jackalopes, and Fred’s Mercantile has a little something of everything, serving as the town’s deli, grocery, hardware, and clothing store.

This article was published in print in the January 2012 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at www.seethesouth.com. To read the full article, click here.