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This week we take a look at what was once the largest black owned and operated resort in the United States: Peg Leg Bates Country Club. Founded by the one legged tap dancing sensation, Peg Leg Bates, this Upstate destination had lots to offer, and was an important vacation hub for black families on the East Coast.
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