Instructor: Pete Peters has been the President of Aiken-Barnwell Genealogy and History Society for 30 years. He is the Cofounder of the Battle of Aiken and is currently the Tourism Supervisor for the City of Aiken. Description: Aiken County was originally part of the Old Edgefield District which had a reputation of being one of the most violent areas in the United States. This course will explore the violence and its possible causes. From Native American killings and Colonial violence to brutal Revolution skirmishes will be covered. The Sand Bar Ferry dueling grounds will be covered. The City of Aiken’s first murder in front of Bully Bob’s Saloon and the hanging of the Johnson gang will be featured in this unique presentation.