Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the shores of Lake Hartwell, is Clemson University. The University is located in Clemson, South Carolina, a friendly college town of 13,000 situated in the Northwestern corner of the state. The campus of 1,400 acres is surrounded by 17,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research, teaching and service.
Places of interest include:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and other programs. The center includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, an 18-hole championship golf course and a 89-room inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of fine arts performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays a large collection of gems, minerals and other specimens donated by collectors.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs houses more than 34 tons of papers and memorabilia of S.C. Sen. J. Strom Thurmond, the Graem Yates Collection of Presidential Portraits, the rare book collection, the University Archives and manuscript collections.
The Outdoor Theater, also called the bandstand or amphitheater, was a gift from the Class of 1915. The stage is a sunburst of gray, red and beige marble with the year 1915 set in. It is used for a number of activities ranging from pep rallies, outdoor movies and concerts. It is located in front of the Cooper Library's reflection pond.
The Outdoor Laboratory is located five miles from the University campus on a beautiful peninsula on Lake Hartwell. In the midst of the 17,500-acre Clemson Forest located only 45 minutes west of Greenville, S.C., the Outdoor Laboratory provides meeting and programming possibilities that can be found in few environments. Excellent accommodations for conferences, workshops, retreats and other programs are available.
Military Heritage Plaza, overlooking Bowman Field, features a life-size statue of a cadet and 41 sets of footprints of former Clemson cadets to commemorate the spirit of Clemson's military heritage.
Rudolph E. Lee Gallery in Lee Hall presents exhibitions of outstanding regional, national and international artists and architects. Open 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Sunday hours apply during fall and spring semester only.
Carillon Garden, the area between Sikes Hall, the Outdoor Theater and Tillman Hall, was given to the University during Reunion 1993 by the Golden Anniversary Class of '43. The garden is dedicated as a lasting tribute to the entire class and particularly to those who lost their lives during World War II. It is used for a number of activities ranging from student meetings, traveling games and even weddings.
Cox Plaza is located between Tillman Hall and the Edgar A. Brown University Union. The plaza is a popular meeting spot and is home to the University's Organization's Day in the Fall and Spring. The Plaza is named for President Emeritus Walter T. Cox, a member of Clemson's Class of 1939 who was the third alumnus to rise to the status of president (1985-1986). "Dean" Cox served Clemson in almost every role imaginable, from an offensive guard for the football team while a student, to the football team's line coach, from the baseball coach and ticket manager, to an assistant to the president and director of alumni affairs, from dean of students, to vice president for student affairs.
Clemson Memorial Stadium, better known as Death Valley, is one of the 10 largest on-campus stadiums in the United States.
Class of 1944 Visitors Center was made possible by gifts from the Class of 1944. Located on Alumni Circle, the center is the front door to Clemson – a friendly place to get information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful and historic university and community. The center is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open Sunday 1:00 to 4:30 p.m during fall and spring semesters. Closed on all University holidays. Please call (864) 656-4789 to verify dates/times for tours.
For more information about Clemson University, or to schedule a tour of the campus, call the Visitors Center at (864) 656-4789 or email them at cuvistis@clemson.edu. For information on admission to Clemson, contact the Office of Admissions, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall, Box 345124, Clemson, S.C. 29634-5124, (864) 656-2287.