Georgetown SC Gazette
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Join Hobcaw Barony staff and embark on an immersive journey through three distinct ecosystems – the salt marsh, forest, and cultivated garden – each echoing the stories of people, plants, and place. This tour blends ecology with human history, offering hands-on experience in traditional foraging and a deep dive into the ways landscapes have fed… |
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What animals are active at night in Hobcaw Barony? Come to the Discovery Center to learn about several not-so-creepy Lowcountry creatures. Participants will investigate an insect light trap, listen for owls and other night creatures, and create a night-time critter craft. Recommended for ages 6 and below, who must be accompanied by an adult. Participants… |
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Join us for a day celebrating the rich history, culture, and community of Plantersville! The Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville invites cyclists to explore the area's scenic, historic landscapes, while the concurrent Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival offers a free celebration featuring local music, food, and family fun. Whether you're riding, volunteering, or exploring… |
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Join us for some Music Bingo! First 75 player get a free book, and winners get a plant! $20 recommended donation per player, and includes your choice of a glass or wine or soda. Additional food and beverages available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library. |
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Celebrate our 10th Annual United to Read Event! Read to a classroom, interact with students, and make a DIFFERENCE at your local Elementary School! On this day, volunteers across Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties will be reading to 200 elementary & childcare center classrooms. We just need YOU to donate one hour of your day from…
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Join the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) for monthly educational presentations. November features speaker Author & Guide Christine Vernon. The event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for live music! Videos will also be available online after each event on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel. |
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Come with me to see the flight demonstration programs, which are the highlight of a visitor’s experience at the Center for Birds of Prey! Seeing hawks, falcons, owls, eagles, kites and vultures perform their natural flying and hunting techniques provides a fascinating insight into their unique evolutionary adaptations. Transportation, entry fee and lunch are included. $140…
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Visit one of the most studied estuaries in the world in this 4-mile hike through the salt marsh of North Inlet. The group will travel by bus to the forest edge where the hike begins. The marsh causeway will lead to Clambank Landing- an Indigenous Peoples shell midden that later housed the duck hunting cabins… |
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Using single speed bicycles and a guide supplied by BRCP, participants will bike the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer! Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by bicycle. We supply the bikes and helmets, you supply the power! FREE of charge. Registration is… |
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While Hobcaw Barony’s most visited historic enslaved community is Friendfield Village, the landscape also preserves the stories of three lesser-known villages—Alderly, Barnyard, and Strawberry. This special guided tour explores these often-overlooked places and the people who called them home. Visit the historic Friendfield Village Church, the ruins of a rice mill, a one-room schoolhouse, and… |
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Venture into one of the Barony's most secluded and fascinating landscapes on this guided hike through its southern reaches. The journey begins with a bus ride to Michau Plantation, where staff and knowledgeable docents lead hikers along wooded trails to the historic Clubhouse Corner and the expansive 1,000-Acre Rice Field. Long before the property became…
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Join the City of Georgetown for family fun in the park with an outdoor screening of Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon! The fun starts at 5:00 with on-site food trucks, playground access, and family activities. Movie begins at 6:30 pm (Sunset: 5:15 pm) Admission is free and open to the public. Pack… |
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VFW Georgetown Memorial Post 6444, Winyah Rivers Alliance, and Georgetown County Parks & Recreation are teaming up to host the Rocky Point Patriot Run on Saturday, November 14th. Held under the theme "Run for the Veterans and Our Rivers!", the event aims to honor local veterans while supporting the conservation of Georgetown County's scenic waterways.…
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This is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to bring their own horse(s) and ride a designated trail at Hobcaw Barony. Riders will have the experience of exploring part of the 16,000 acres with maps that highlight points of interest. Check-in time runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; all horses, trailers and their…
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Guided by retired forester Dan Scheffing and Master Naturalist Mathilde Dumond, participants will hike a portion of the Preserve to look at the forest ecologically, moving through the property to the Longleaf Pine restoration area while discussing restoration and managing it for human interactions, too. Along the way, everyone will be looking at the flora… |
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The 6th Annual Holiday Pottery Bazaar at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will take place November 19, 20 and 21, 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to shop handcrafted pottery and ceramic artwork created by talented local artists. This much-anticipated event brings together more than 23 potters and over 1,200 handmade pieces…
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A hands-on, collaborative workshop focusing on multi-genre creative writing and peer feedback. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing Dr. Daniel Cross Turner at [email protected] or calling 843-545-3363. |
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What critters live within oyster reefs? Discover the answer with SCDNR Wildlife Biologist Nick Plaisted during an oyster bag dissection in the Discovery Center classroom. Participants will examine oyster clusters using forceps and magnifying glasses to search for biota, then use guides to identify the organisms. Recommended for ages 6 and up; children under 7…
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How do plants and animals survive in the salt marsh - a salty ecosystem that changes multiple times a day based on the tide? Organisms like fiddler crabs, periwinkle snails, and picklegrass have amazing adaptations! After playing a game in the Discovery Center, participants will take a bus ride to the salt marsh to search… |
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Assemble to Serve Humanity (ASH), in partnership with Rich Eatz and the Gullah Goodz Cultural Heritage Foundation, will host its Inaugural Potluck of Hope on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1810 State Street (Merriman Road), Georgetown, SC 29440. The Potluck of Hope is a community gathering created to bring… |
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Join us as we get our CRAFT on! Tote bags will be provided or you're welcome to bring a pre-washed sweater or sweatshirt to adorn. Tickets are $20 and available at https://tinyurl.com/FOWLembroidery Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library. Additional food and beverages will be able for purchase. |
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Join the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) for monthly educational presentations. December features speaker Author Susan Hoffer McMillan. The event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for live music! Videos will also be available online after each event on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel. |
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Looking for fresh greens and holiday decorating ideas? Come to the Discovery Center where there will be generous amounts of greens for wreath-making, swag-building, mantel and centerpiece-staging. See demonstrations about how to incorporate these wonderful fresh elements into holiday decor. Need a dramatic front step container of fresh greens to greet guests for the holiday… |
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