Tax-Deductible donation
We ask that you be so kind to support our mission here at The Grand Old Post Office Foundation by clicking below to donate. We are a 501c3 charitable organization.
Yoga with Susan Weesner continues December 10th!
SEBGA December 7th
Yoga December 10th
Twelfth Night January 5th
Mardi Gras March 4th
SEBGA Concert December 7th ******** at the Backswamp Schoolhouse for one month only****
Join us for the Southeastern Bluegrass Association the first Saturday of every month. This is a great show and it starts at 6PM. Tickets are $10. Pay at the door.
Southeastern Bluegrass Association
History
As Darlington and the needs of its people grew dramatically in the late 1800s to early 1900, the town needed a more substantial post office that would better serve the size of the town.
Once the government approved the project of a new post office, advertisements for land sites were sent out in the local newsletters. Ida Jeffords wrote a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department in June of 1908 proposing her plot of land on pearl street for $2,500.
The government purchased the plot in November of 1909 from her for $1,500. Plans for the new building arrived in June of 1911 and were approved by the Darlington Postmaster S.C. King. The U.S. Government called for bids for the construction of the building in February of 1912.
In May of 1912 construction started on the new building for a price of $50,000. The people of Darlington were overjoyed about the construction of the new building.
The Post Office opened its doors in 1912. During this year the mail delivery service began. The building served the Darlington community from 1912 to 2001. Since then the building has sat vacant for most years.
In an effort to save this building, we purchased it in 2019. The Grand Old Post Office will now be a fully restored building that will allow future generations to appreciate the rich history of the City of Darlington.
Patron
- 2 guaranteed and complimentary tickets to Annual Dance
- 2 complimentary tickets to a GOPO Foundation event of your choice
- 5 consecutive Patron memberships will convert to Lifetime membership
$1,000 per year
Lifetime Elite
- ALL perks of a Founding Member plus
- ZERO ADMISSION FEES
- Name on plaque in lobby
- Preferred seating at all events
- Seat on Board of Advisors
- One-time use FREE venue rental
- 20% rental discount for life