Lunchbox Learning is a monthly lecture series featuring local, state, and national history. Each program takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at noon.
Wednesday, February 18th at Noon
The Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina
Presented by William “Lynn” Duncan and Scott Winthrow
Completed in 1946, U.S. Highway 29 was a groundbreaking development for the Upstate region of South Carolina, linking Greenville and Spartanburg with what was then considered a state-of-the-art roadway. The highway cuts a winding path through Piedmont, bringing with it not only improved transportation but also significant economic and social change. Over time, the corridor became home to thriving businesses, shaping a new landscape and helping define the modern identity of the region. In this presentation, authors William “Lynn” Duncan and Scott Withrow delve into the rich history of this transformative highway, highlighting the people, places, and stories that have traveled its path over the decades.
William “Lynn” Duncan grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and spent forty-one years as an educator with the Greenville County School District. A passionate historian, he is a member of the Circus Historical Society and teaches courses on circus history through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University. He is the editor of ten oral history books, including South Carolina Remembers World War II (1995), and brings a deep love of regional history to his work.
Scott Withrow, a native of Western North Carolina, is a retired educator and park ranger. He continues to pursue his interests in hiking, gardening, photography, drawing, writing, and travel. Active in local history, he volunteers with the Greer Heritage Museum and teaches history courses through OLLI at Furman University. With a shared passion for uncovering the stories of the Upstate, Withrow and Duncan bring history to life through engaging storytelling and meticulous research.
Lunchbox Learning is free for UHM Members and included with general admission for all other guests.
Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:
Upcoming Lunchbox Learning Programs
Wednesday, March 18th at Noon
Join us to discover where music and history intersect with Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Jessica Satava.
Wednesday, April 15th at Noon
Join us to learn how the Montgomery Bus Boycott fits into our understanding of what makes social movement campaigns successful.
Presented by Dr. Thomas Maher
Wednesday, May 27th at Noon
Join us to discuss how a citizen militia defied British forces in South Carolina in Carl Borick’s book Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina’s Militia and the Fight for American Independence.
