Crouse Community History and Photo Project

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

What's Happening Around Crouse....... Vacation Bible Schools Scheduled for June

06/02/2026

The 2026 Crouse 4th of July Parade; A Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

06/01/2026

Last week we began the series on the 1976 Crouse Bicentennial Celebration. This week the series continues with a group of photos taken leading up to and during the yard sale fundraiser. Enjoy!!!

Crouse Bicentennial Celebration: A Weekend That Defined Small-Town Spirit

In the summer of 1976, as America marked its 200th birthday, the community of Crouse showed the world what real community spirit looks like. Long before the flags waved and the fireworks lit the sky, neighbors rolled up their sleeves to make the celebration possible — and the standout example was the huge community yard sale held in advance of the big weekend.
That yard sale was more than just a fundraiser. It was a heartfelt expression of unity. Families sorted through attics and barns, donated treasures, set up tables, and spent the day laughing, visiting, and working side by side.
The entire community turned out — some to sell, others to buy, and everyone to support a cause bigger than themselves. The success of that yard sale became a powerful symbol of what Crouse could accomplish when everyone pitched in.
Additional support came from the Crouse Fire Department’s tireless fundraising efforts and Mr. David Rutledge, who generously donated his time and skill as electrician. Together with the yard sale proceeds, these efforts made the entire weekend possible.
From the early yard sale to the final burst of fireworks, the 1976 Crouse Bicentennial Celebration was a true labor of love — planned, funded, and carried out by the people of Crouse themselves. It stands as a lasting reminder that strong communities are built one act of generosity, one shared effort, and one joyful gathering at a time.

06/01/2026

On Sunday June 7 from 10AM-3:30PM, Kings Mountain National Military Park will be hosting a Revolutionary War Scouting Adventure Day in partnership with the Palmetto Council. Scouts and their families are invited to visit the park and discover the Revolutionary War battle that marked the “turn of the tide of success” and more. This will be a great opportunity for scouts to earn their Revolutionary War Passport Patch and Battlefield Trail Award. There will also be reenactors doing weapons demonstrations, guided battlefield tours, and activity tables.

The program is free, but the Palmetto Council encourages scouts to RSVP ahead of time to ensure that enough patches are available. For more information and to RSVP follow the link below.

www.palmettocouncil.org/revolutionarywaradventure


Image Courtesy of Kings Mountain National Military Park
Image Description: A flyer with the same information as the above with a faded map background and a backcountry militiaman on a horse shielding his eye with his hand.

06/01/2026

50¢ Wing Mondays at Lithia Creek Tavern. We’ll also have giant, loaded baked potato’s! Food specials start at 5:00!

05/29/2026

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