FORT MILL — The Fort Mill History Museum will host its ninth annual Lanterns & Legends walking tour across several weekends in October. This fall event offers community members a chance to learn local history and encounter a few of Fort Mill’s unsolved mysteries.
Event details:
- Dates:
- October 2, 3, 4
- October 9, 10, 11
- October 16, 17, 18 (only the 6:45 tour available on the 18th)
- October 23, 24, 25
- October 30
- Times: Tours begin at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. nightly unless otherwise noted.
- Meeting place: Tours start at the Fort Mill History Museum, 107 Clebourne Street, Fort Mill.
Cost & Registration:
- Tickets are $17 per person and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased here.
- There is an option to arrange private tours for groups of 15‑20 people by contacting the museum.
Additional information:
- The event is rain or shine; tickets are non‑refundable.
- Recommended for ages 12 and up.
- Parking is available behind Hobos on Main Street or at Veterans Park (106 North White Street).
- Space is limited, and early booking is advised.

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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.


