Places Countdown To Adventure on Bull Island 25 Sep 2023 Bull Island is a 5,000 acre undeveloped barrier island within the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. The island is 6.5 miles long, uninhabited by humans, accessible only by boat for…
General Information… Witness Trees 14 Sep 2023 What is a Witness Tree, anyway?"Witness trees are those flora of historic landscapes that remain in place decades or even centuries after noteworthy events unfolded there. Often the trees were…
History… Hammond’s Old Store and the SC Battleground Preservation Trust 8 Aug 2023 This is great news! From a Meta post by the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust this week: NEWS! We're honored to announce the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near…
History… Hopsewee Plantation, Revisited 15 Jun 2023 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…
General Information… Tibwin Plantation, Revisited 13 Jun 2023 Tibwin Plantation, in the Francis Marion National Forest area. The grounds are beautiful, quiet. The mosquitos were easily manageable with bug spray, but I expect it will get very buggy…
Events… The Battle of Wambaw Bridge 19 May 2023 Revolutionary War action took place here, February 24, 1782. Wambaw Bridge is deep in Francis Marion National Forest, down forest service roads. In this case, my trusty Hyundai Elantra was…
History… Cowpens Battlefield Walk 25 Apr 2023 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…
Events… The American Heritage Festival 2023 3 Mar 2023 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…
Events… Updates 9 Feb 20239 Feb 2023 A visit to Hammond's Store and Hayes Station -Both pages updated with photos and content from a visit in January 2023 New photos of maps, artifacts, and a great Laurens…
History… I’on Swamp/Halfway Creek Church/Battery Warren 25 Jan 2023 I was able to do both of these trails in Francis Marion National Forest, and I also visited the Seewee Educational Center, walked their trail, and visited their endangered red…