Hobcaw Barony
Events at this venue
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Hike Hobcaw: Clambank
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCVisit 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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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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Hike Hobcaw: Clubhouse Corner
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCVenture 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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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: Oyster Bag Investigation at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCWhat 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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Family Fun: Salt Marsh Survivors at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCHow 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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Holiday Greens Sale at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCLooking 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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Christmas Oyster Roast at Bellefield Plantation, Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCCome to Bellefield Plantation at Hobcaw Barony to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way with a lowcountry oyster roast and BBQ feast completed by chicken bog, side dishes, dessert, wine, and beer. Tales of the Baruchs and their Christmas traditions will be told, and participants will enjoy relaxing and walking the grounds. Staff and volunteers…
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Family Fun: Sand, Surf, and Science at Hobcaw Barony
Hobcaw Barony 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SCStart the New Year by doing some science at Hobcaw Beach! After a bus ride, participants will explore the undeveloped beach by searching for sand crabs, examining the boneyard beach, and trying to catch some critters in the surf. Upon returning to the Discovery Center, participants will examine water samples, sand, and even shells under…
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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…
