Embracing the Past in the Present
Anticipating the Future
In 1835
Andrew Jackson was president of the U.S.
Charles Darwin was doing his thing all around the world.
P.T. Barnum opened his circus in the United States.
The Liberty Bell cracked for the second time.
Hans Christian Anderson published his first book of fairy
tales.
Gold was discovered in Georgia.
And Ebenezer Baptist Church and School was established.
We Celebrated 175 years on
June 26th and 27th
28 Ebenezer Church Rd. – Travelers Rest, SC 29690
A good time was had by all!
Still to come
December 31
Time capsule to be buried in the cemetery at the site of the first grave.
Willie Shepherd a student at Ebenezer School. When he became ill, he requested to be buried in the schoolyard. His wish was granted, however his grave is unmarked. We wish to honor him with this time capsule and a marker.