...sites including churches, plantation homes and the community's oldest established graveyard ? Zubly Cemetery.Jackie Bartley, the president of the historical society, said buried in the cemetery are direct descendants of Swiss settlers who...

...The Beech Island Historical Society is devoted to collecting, preserving and presenting the history of the county and, particularly, the rich history of the Beech Island area. CONTACT: Jackie Bartley, president, (803) 827-0184.

...sightseeing in April. The second annual Historic Beech Island Tour is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19. Jackie Bartley, the president of Beech Island Historical Society, said the group sold 60 tickets last year, and the tour also...

...Island Heritage Day at Granville Plantation. "We hope people will take a look at Beech Island's history," said Jackie Bartley, the president of Beech Island Historical Society, which sponsors the annual event. The festival will showcase...

...properties to raise money for the Beech Island Historical Society."These are beautifully kept-up churches," said Jackie Bartley, the president of the society. "It's really a nice opportunity to see some of the beauty of a church you don't...

...Beech Island history. QUOTE: "We need more members and volunteers that aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and raise money and bring in new ideas. We need people with enthusiasm," said Jackie Bartley, the society's president.

...which was built three years ago. "It wasn't hard to find houses to do. We wanted one from each century," said Jackie Bartley, the president of Beech Island Historical Society Inc. The self-guided, 13-stop driving tour will begin at...

...book on the history of Ellenton by Sid O'Berry. For more information, contact historical society Vice President Jackie Bartley at 827-0184. WEDNESDAY The Mental Health Association in Aiken County will put on a lecture by Diane Cavanaugh called...

...Granville Plantation, 6198 Atomic Road, Beech Island; free, sponsored by the Beech Island Heritage Society; Jackie Bartley, (803) 827-0184. RIDGE ARTS SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 3 through Aug. 5, Historic...

...with organizers over control of the festival and Granville Plantation owner James Goodman offered to host the event. Jackie Bartley, vice president of the Beech Island Historical Society, which organized the 12th annual event, said this year's...