Foothills started in 1985 as a gathering of friends at house parties in Georgia. The premise of good friends having fun together in a no pressure situation was key. As a result the parties grew and a more accommodating place needed to be found.

The party was moved to a motel in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as local Georgia laws were too strict. A no drugs policy was adopted for obvious reasons, and no nudity in the ballroom policy was put in to effect to make newer couples to the lifestyle a lot more comfortable. As it turns out it also follows South Carolina Law perfectly.

The Motel was reluctant at first but warmed up to the group immediately. As a result they had to come up with a name, and because of the ballroom was named the Palmetto Room the Palmetto Society was born. After several ownership changes, and a few name changes at the motel it was determined that a change in venue was required.

It was at this point the name Palmetto Socials was adopted with a move to a motel in Greenville, South Carolina. The parties grew, however, with the failing health of the original owner, some of the luster seemed to leave, and a small core of older generation members were left to support the club.

After his eventual death, his wife and daughter continued to run the club. By then the club seemed to be settled into that core group of older couples. Soon after, the daughter was left to run things, and she decided to fold the club. At this time, three individuals got together and decided to take over the club and Foothills was born.

After an initial period of learning, it was apparent that committee could not run the club and the present owner stepped up and took charge. Soon the club started to boom again. The club has since kept Foothills in the name, and is still referred to as Foothills. The club stayed in Greenville, South Carolina until 2004, when the deterioration of the motel necessitated a move.

2004.  As luck would have it the motel where the club initially started was available. The first party was held in the main building using three small ballrooms, including the Palmetto Room. As anyone at that party could tell you we needed more room. So it was decided to use the extremely large ballroom across the parking lot. All of a sudden the motel was sold, and things were looking up.

June 2005. A week before the annual pool party it was found out that another motel had to be found as the remodeling process was not going smooth, and only a handful of rooms would be available. In less than a week a new motel was located just up the road. It was a slightly confusing time, but the club was intact.

May - 2007. The Foothills Club website is born

Since then the club has had its ups and downs, but continues to grow. Taking into account the wishes of it’s members, and the ability to bring it to fruition has kept The Foothills Club a friendly no pressure place to meet new couples and have fun with people who become longtime friends. So come visit with us and enjoy the Foothills experience as we continue to grow and have fun.

August, 2008. The Foothills Club wrote the final chapter of its book with its host hotel as we turned the lights out one last time. September 2008, the club moved its monthly events to a larger and more luxurious hotel just minutes away. We look forward to writing many exciting chapters in our new book! Come be a part of history in the making!

November 2008. Due to issues with the new location's management, the club moved back to its location prior to August.  Under new management, the hotel has and will continue to undergo many exciting changes in 2009.  We anticipate things being very different throughout our future and we hope you will help us make history!

September 2009. The passing of Dexter caught us all by surprise, but his wish was for the club to continue on. The September party went on as usual in celebration of his life.

New Year's Eve 2009. A long term contract was signed with a 3-star hotel for 2010, offering our members the same hotel rate currently being paid for a huge improvement in amenities. Still in the Spartanburg area, the club continues to grow with many new couples visiting each and every month. The Foothills Club continues to be A Lifestyle Tradition.

September 2010. With an economy that just isn't getting any better, and with our host hotel suffering the loss of it's franchise name, we were forced to locate another venue. We feel it's very important to find a location convenient to everyone in the upstate and have an owner/manager who is willing to do what it takes not only to earn our business but keep it too. As luck would have it, we moved into a new location for us in Clinton, just off of I-26. Convenient to Columbia and the Greenville/Spartanburg area, we believe this location is one that can continue to make The Foothills Club the party place to visit.

July 2011. After over 10 years of hosting events, Marcina decided it was time for her to personally move in a different direction. We know it was a hard and emotional decision for her, and the reins were turned over to two couples who had been a part of staff and operations of the club for quite some time. The July 9th party marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new attitude for a club that has been around longer than any other club in the upstate. We look forward to many more years to come!

August 2011. Ownership is different, and we continue to do what Foothills has done over the years, make changes as society, laws and the lifestyle change.  With our initial party, we introduced brand new state of the art lighting and sound equipment, custom built stripper pole, more decorations, more excitement and more fun than what many thought possible. 

We've gone back to what made the club successful with meet and greets on Friday night and Saturday afternoon with food, snacks and more throughout the afternoon and evening.  We also introduced our new tagline 'The Foothills Club....more than a club, it's a lifestyle'.  We are not your parents or grandparents club, we are YOUR club.

September 2011. New website and club logo are introduced representing a new attitude, vision and goal to make The Foothills Club the premiere club in the Carolina's once again.