SCIWAY News No. 72 – August 2009

In This Issue

SC Picture of the Month
$100 "SC Swimming Holes" Photo Conest
South Carolina's Top 10 August Events

SC Picture of the Month

Hampton Plantation sits along the Wambaw Creek in McClellanville, inviting visitors to wander its sprawling grounds. Once a wealthy rice plantation, it now serves as an interpretive site where people can learn about rice culture and the history of slavery.

— EVENING SHADOWS AT HAMPTON PLANTATION | SEE MORE —

Many prominent South Carolina families have lived at Hampton Plantation, including the Horrys, Pinckneys, and Rutledges. President George Washington even visited the plantation, which is how the great "Washington Oak" in front of the house received its name.

Special thanks to Katherine Schneider of Mount Pleasant, who painted this lovely piece of artwork entitled Evening Shadows at Hampton Plantation in July 2009. You can see more of her artwork by visiting her blog, Paint Charleston Daily.

Calling All Photographers & Artists! Over 72,000 different people view our gallery every month. Submitting a picture is a great way to bring attention to you or your town. Please send us your pictures and help us celebrate South Carolina's history, culture, and beauty.

Win $100 in Our "SC Swimming Holes" Photo Contest

Just a reminder: Our $100 photo contest ends July 31. In the next issue of SCIWAY News, we will be featuring the five best entries for YOU to vote on.

The contest is for ALL South Carolina swimming spots – including any of our lakes, rivers, creeks, harbours, streams, ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and, of course, the ocean! Please click here for complete information.

South Carolina's Top 10 August Events

Here are our selections for South Carolina's top 10 August events. Please be sure to click here to find links for ALL August events. We don't want you to miss any of them!

If you are interested in adding your SC event to our calendar, please visit our calendar options.

Last but not least, remember that all of our calendars of events, for every month of the year, are available on SCIway website's 24/7/365 – just go to https://www.sciway.net/calendar.html

South Carolina's Top 10 August Events

August 1: Fried Green Tomato Festival - Beech Island - Live music, classic car & bike show, benefits Make-A-Wish - page no longer exists

August 1: Little Mountain Reunion Festival - Rides, parade, crafts, talent show, 8K run, music by The Catalinas

August 1-5: Big League Baseball World Series - Easley - Tournament for players ages 16-18

August 7: Nighttime at the State Museum - Columbia - Bring your flashlight and tour the darkened museum - page no longer exists

August 7-8: South Carolina Peanut Party - Pelion - Food, entertainment, children's rides, parade, crafts, pageant - page no longer exists

August 20-22: Spittoono - Clemson - Live music brought to you by the Redneck Performing Arts Association - site no longer available

August 21-23: Gullah / Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival - Charleston

August 22: Half Rubber Tournament - Isle of Palms - Beach game played with half rubber ball and thin bat

August 22: Summerfest - York - Arts & crafts, food, car show, sporting events, kids' activities, live music

August 22: Williamston Spring Water Festival - Music, food, children's activities and rides, 5K run, 1-mile fun run

Please click here to find links for ALL August events.

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