Southern AdventuresHistorical Markers

Catawba River Valley Battlefield tour

23 Jan 20257 Oct 2026

Winter is a great time to visit many of these sites, as the foliage and vegetation in the other seasons makes it difficult to see the landscape clearly. We met…

Nitrolee

23 Jan 20257 Oct 2026

Located in Great Falls, SC, the Nitrolee Access area opened in 2023. This park, with restroom facilities and safe parking, was our meeting spot for a battlefield tour, and was…

First Day 2025

2 Jan 20257 Oct 2026

Ever since I settled in Myrtle Beach ten years ago, I have started the year with a South Carolina State Park tradition, a First Day Hike. I did Myrtle Beach…

Home for the Holidays at Hampton Plantation

9 Dec 20247 Oct 2026

Just wanted to share a few photos from this past weekend's Home for the Holidays event at Hampton Plantation. Folks may not be aware, but all the water from Hurricane…

Prince George Winyah Tour 2024

13 Apr 20247 Oct 2026

I had a great day getting just a small taste of what the Prince George ladies put together. What an absolute treat! "For over 75 years, the Prince George Winyah…

Hopsewee Plantation, Revisited

15 Jun 20237 Oct 2026

Hopsewee is located just before the North Santee. I live just over an hour from here, a lovely ride south, through Georgetown, SC. The King's Highway has been traveled this…

Cowpens Battlefield Walk

25 Apr 20237 Oct 2026

On Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, I had the opportunity to walk the Cowpens Battlefield with a group of interested folks, led by the always amazing historian and speaker, Mr. Durant…

The American Heritage Festival 2023

3 Mar 20237 Oct 2026

Reflecting back on this year's American Heritage Festival, at Graham's Historic Farm in Lake City, SC. I first attended this annual event last year, it was also my first visit…

Silent Cities at Brookgreen Gardens

20 Jan 20237 Oct 2026

Only a few more weeks this season to take advantage of this amazing tour, the Silent Cities tour at Brookgreen Gardens only runs January through March. I've been on the…

Hobcaw Barony / Waccamaw Neck

12 Oct 20227 Oct 2026

On Saturday I made my first visit to Hobcaw Barony, home of larger-than-life Belle Baruch, Hobcaw House, and Bellefield Plantation. While Hobcaw is only 28 miles from me, it's on…