Hobcaw Barony
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Beginners Soap Making Workshop at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCDiscover the art and tradition of handcrafted soap making in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop with Jackie Williams in the Discovery Center classroom. Participants will explore the history of natural soap making, including the influence of traditional Gullah herbal skincare practices, while learning how to create nourishing soaps using natural ingredients. Through guided instruction, participants will…
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Trail Ride with Your Own Horse at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCThis 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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Family Fun: Ghosts of the Coast at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCFrom superstitions to surprising stories, learn about supernatural occurrences at Hobcaw Barony as well as lowcountry legends such as The Gray Man. This storytelling program includes a bus ride to Friendfield Village and Bellefield Plantation and integrates tales from former residents. Recommended for ages 6 and up; children under 7 must be accompanied by an…
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Beyond Friendfield: Exploring Hobcaw’s Enslaved Communities
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCWhile 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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Fall Candle Making Workshop at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCDiscover the art of candle making through a creative, hands-on workshop that blends craftsmanship, storytelling, and Gullah Geechee cultural traditions with Jackie Williams in the Discovery Center classroom. Participants will learn candle-making basics, explore the history of scent as a form of storytelling, and create a custom candle using fragrance blends inspired by traditional Gullah…
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Birding on Both Sides of the Bay
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCExplore the diverse habitats of Hobcaw Barony and the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, homes to every major coastal habitat found in South Carolina. Guided by staff and volunteers, participants will travel by bus to a variety of birding locations, including salt marshes, brackish and freshwater managed wetlands, mature longleaf pine forests, and the grounds of…
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Bellefield Plantation Stable Tour at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCBelle Baruch was an extraordinary equestrian. While growing up at Hobcaw, she spent endless hours riding with family and friends. As she matured, she became a dynamic and fearless competitor at polo, horse showing and international show jumping in Europe where she excelled beyond anyone’s imagination. When Belle started building her home at Bellefield Plantation,…
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Family Fun: Honoring Indigenous Culture at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCWords, artifacts, and actions - Indigenous culture is present all throughout the South Carolina lowcountry! Learn about these cultural impacts past and present in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. Included is a hike in the salt marsh to visit an oyster shell midden - the physical remnant of long-ago feasts. Recommended for ages 6 and…
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Creating Botanical Monoprints
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCInterested in exploring the process (and happy accidents!) of botanical monoprints? Join this workshop in the Discovery Center classroom to experiment with the medium. There will be a variety of pre-colored and patterned papers and quick pressed herbs, leaves and flowers to create unique prints of those botanical silhouettes. Materials will be supplied by Hobcaw,…
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Sweetgrass Basket Making with Barbara McCormick at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCLearn the art of sweetgrass basket making at Hobcaw Barony! This exclusive program teaches participants how to make sweetgrass baskets from Gullah artist Barbara McCormick. Ms. McCormick and Foundation staff will host this program in the Discovery Center classroom. All materials will be provided, and each participant will be able to take home the basket…
