10th Annual Shuckin’ in the Park scheduled for March 14
February 17, 2009
MONCKS CORNER, SC — February 17, 2009 – Oyster lovers, mark your calendars for the 10th annual Shuckin’ in the Park, which will be Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner.
Admission is $3 in advance and $5 the day of the event. Oysters will be available for $7 a bucket.
Children’s activities include a jump castle, and the always popular Custom 4+2 will perform a variety of music including beach, pop, rock, and rhythm and blues. Small coolers are welcome, but please leave your pets and golf carts at home.
For more details, contact the park at 843-899-5200 or www.oldsanteecanalpark.org or look it up on facebook. Advanced tickets are available at the park office and at Berkeley Electric Cooperative offices.
The Old Santee Canal Park celebrates a beautiful South Carolina natural resource and emphasizes the historical significance of the Santee Canal. Opened in 1800, the Santee Canal was America’s first summit canal, providing a direct outlet to Charleston Harbor from the Santee and Cooper rivers.
Today, more than four miles of boardwalks and trails provide an up-close view of the park’s natural beauty and wildlife, and canoe rentals are available for the exploration of Biggin Creek and the southern terminus of the Santee Canal. The Interpretive Center houses exhibits on the cultural and natural history of the area, and the nearby Stony Landing House and the Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center offer unique historical perspectives of one of the greatest economic development stories in South Carolina history.
