Saluda Library Speaker Series: History of the Saluda Grade
April 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Saluda Library
Speaker: David O’Brien
The history of the Grade spans from 1830 in Charleston, SC, to 2001 with the last train up the hill. This presentation will address many of the important events that occurred during that period and several advancements in railroading that came from operation on the Grade.
David O’Brien moved across the valley from Melrose (bottom of the Grade) 16 years ago. He became active in the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum in 2017 as a docent. Currently, in addition to being a docent, he is a member of the Board of Directors and, unofficially, is the museum historian.
The Saluda Library Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Polk County Public Libraries Systems.
Contact Pam Torlina, pam@conservingcarolina.org, with questions or for more information.
RSVP April Speaker Series at Saluda Library
We're looking forward to seeing you on April 8th!
If for some reason you are unable to make it on the day of the program, please either revisit our calendar event and update your RSPV or email pam@conservingcarolina.org so your spot can be opened up to someone else.
Thank you!
See you soon!
