Potters are just a few of the artisans who will be demonstrating their craft in Edgefield at Living History Saturday.

Carpenters will be among the artisans who will be demonstrating their craft in Edgefield at Living History Saturday.

This mural in downtown Edgefield pays homage to the county’s famed potters dating back to the early 19th century.

Edgefield’s Courthouse Square (seen here in an image circa 1890) will host another Living History Saturday, featuring artisans, historians and local produce.

Visitors will learn all about the folks resting in Willowbrook Cemetery during Edgefield’s Living History Saturday on June 8.

The S.C. State Museum’s exhibit “Between the Springmaid Sheets” looks at the provocative and risqué mid-20th century advertising campaign for finished textile products made by South Carolina’s own Springs Cotton Mills. This ad, circa 1947, was titled “Be Protected,” by Fritz Willis. Image courtesy Winthrop Galleries/S.C. State Museum.

The S.C. State Museum’s exhibit “Between the Springmaid Sheets” looks at the provocative and risqué mid-20th century advertising campaign for finished textile products made by South Carolina’s own Springs Cotton Mills. This ad, circa 1947, is titled “Springmaid,” by George Petty. Image courtesy Winthrop Galleries/S.C. State Museum.

The S.C. State Museum’s exhibit “Between the Springmaid Sheets” looks at the provocative and risqué mid-20th century advertising campaign for finished textile products made by South Carolina’s own Springs Cotton Mills. This photo served as a model for “A Buck Well Spent.” Photo courtesy Winthrop Galleries/S.C. State Museum.

Folks from all over the Lowcountry came out for the Colleton County Rice Festival in Walterboro.

Fans at the Pacers and Polo event get to see the players up-close, parking just feet from the field of play. The event is the third leg of the Triple Crown of Aiken and kicks off the spring polo season.

Fans set up tailgating tents just a few feet from the action at Aiken’s Pacers and Polo event. The event is the third leg of the Triple Crown of Aiken and kicks off the spring polo season.

The Pacers and Polo event is the third leg of the Triple Crown of Aiken and a true family event with activities for the kids including a bouncy house obstacle course.

Polo fans can watch the match from front-row parking spaces or from the Social Tent. The Pacers and Polo event is the third leg of the Triple Crown of Aiken and kicks off the spring polo season.

The Come-See-Me Festival mascot Glen the Frog was not the original mascot drawn for the Rock Hill event. The original was an owl that reappears in this year’s festival poster to commemorate 50 years of the festival. Photo courtesy of the Come-See-Me festival.

The Come-See-Me Festival mascot Glen the Frog was not the original mascot drawn for the Rock Hill event. The original was an owl that reappears in this year’s festival poster to commemorate 50 years of the festival. Photo courtesy of the Come-See-Me festival.

While Glen (and Glenda) are the most famous frogs at the Come-See-Me Festival in Rock Hill, the smaller jumping variety are all the rage and the Mayor’s Frog Jump. Photo courtesy of the Come-See-Me festival.

This year’s Come-See-Me Festival is marking 50 years of celebrating all things Rock Hill. Photo courtesy of the Come-See-Me festival.

The City Roots farm is located near downtown Columbia in the Rosewood neighborhood. Eric and Robbie McClam, Ben Marshall, Beth Lund and Courtney Brooks work the farm and raise a variety of produce and microgreens. The small scale urban farm also produces chicken eggs and has a tilapia pond. Photo provided by Carolina Farm Steward Association.

Selvin and Edwina Harrell use organic practices to grow a variety of seasonal vegetables and perennial plants and flowers at Crooked Cedar Farm in Blythewood. The also produce eggs from their free-range chickens. Photo provided by Carolina Farm Steward Association.

Joe and Amanda Jones produced eggs, pork, lamb and ducks on this Blythewood property that has operated as a family-owned farm since the mid-19th century. They will give tours starting at the top of each hour and their farm stand will be open. Photo by Crystal Harmon.

The third jewel in Aiken’s Triple Crown will be played this weekend at the Powder House Polo Field. A 130-year tradition, the Pacers and Polo match starts at 1 p.m. Saturday (March 30). Photo by Larry Gleason, provided by Thoroughbred Country.

A stand of live oaks lines the drive at Botany Bay on Edisto Island. The former plantation is managed by the state Department of Natural Resources.

Along the half-mile walk to the beach at Botany Bay, you will cross over a marsh and a hammock island. The former plantation is managed by the state Department of Natural Resources.

Botany Bay has more than two miles of natural shoreline, which is filled with trees, shells and sea life.

Enoree River Vineyards and Winery welcomes folks to “Wine a Bit.” The winery in Newberry County is open for tastings from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

We enjoyed tasting about seven wines produced by Enoree River Vineyards and Winery. Their Curiously White is made from muscadine grapes grown at the vineyard.

The tasting room at Enoree River Vineyards and Winery overlooks their vineyard. The winery is located in a former cow pasture in Newberry County.

The African-American Monument on the grounds of the State House depicts key moments in the long and turbulent history of the black experience in South Carolina and the U.S.

On the south side of the State House, a monument honors South Carolina’s longest-serving U.S. senator, Strom Thurmond. Thurmond also served as governor and was a one-time candidate for U.S. president.

Barnwell Circle Theatre started life as a church in the 1840s and was briefly a courthouse before becoming home to a company of players in 1974.

The Mystery Tree of Edisto is a wonderful little oddity you will see on your way to Edisto Beach.

Antiques in the Heart of Aiken brings antique dealers and experts together for a three-day event at the Aiken Center for the Arts.

A memorial honoring South Carolina native and astronaut Ronald E. McNair sits on East Main Street in his hometown of Lake City. McNair was killed Jan. 28, 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded seconds after takeoff.

A memorial honoring South Carolina native and astronaut Ronald E. McNair sits on East Main Street in his hometown of Lake City.

Gary’s Hamburgers in North Augusta has been an institution in the city for more than 50 years.

Gary’s Hamburgers is also known for its fried chicken strips.

Gary’s Hamburgers offers sides of French fries, fried onion rings and fried okra.

The Abbeville Opera House is a turn-of-the-century treasure.

The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden is open year-round with 3 acres of sculpted plants and junk art.

Pearl Fryar’s home displays much of the topiary whimsy that is seen in the 3-acre garden next door.

The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden includes shrubbery, blooming plants and junk art.

Some of Pearl Fryar’s topiary creations look like characters from Dr. Seuss.

The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden includes shrubbery, blooming plants and junk art.

The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden includes shrubbery, blooming plants and junk art.

Some of Pearl Fryar’s topiary creations look like characters from Dr. Seuss.

The Greenwood Arts Center is also home to artists studios.

The Greenwood Arts Center is located in a renovated federal building that includes large windows that allow plenty of light into the main exhibit hall.

The Greenwood Arts Center features local and state artists in its exhibits.

The Greenwood Arts Center features local and state artists in its exhibits.

The Greenwood Arts Center won the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Governor's Award for the Arts in recognition of outstanding contributions to the arts in South Carolina.

A village scene is one of many displays in the Hartsville Museum’s Simply Christmas exhibit on display through Jan. 8.

Hartsville Museum’s Simply Christmas exhibit includes displays of holiday scenes from several periods in history.

The North Augusta Greenway runs along the Savannah River, giving visitors to the recreational trail a wonderful view of the waterway that separates South Carolina from Georgia.

A park along the North Augusta Greeneway is dedicated to city planner Charles Boeckh.

Skippy is one of several lizards you can see at the Edisto Serpentarium.

Two alligators catch some sun in a green pond at the Edisto Serpentarium on Edisto Island.

Duke’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Walterboro is open Wednesday-Sunday and well worth a drive for some seriously tasty barbecue and other Southern fare.

Duke’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Walterboro serves up barbecue that everyone in South Carolina can enjoy. That’s because you get to choose your sauce.

Duke’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Walterboro serves up smoked barbecue, fried chicken and other Southern fare. Each table has a loaf of white bread as the perfect side to a barbecue dinner.

Bryson’s Apple Orchard in Mountain Rest offers several varieties of apples. You can buy apples they have picked or you can pick your own.

Bryson’s Apple Orchard in Mountain Rest is a wonderful way to spend a fall afternoon.

Bryson’s Apple Orchard in Mountain Rest makes and sells many products include apple relish, apple cider and honey.

At Bryson’s Apple Orchards, you can buy your apples already picked or pick your own. If you’re going out on your own, Bryson’s has plenty of “apple pickers” to help you reach the high ones.

Stumphouse Tunnel was created as a railroad tunnel under Stumphouse Mountain. The Civil War interrupted excavation of the tunnel and it stopped at 1,600 feet. It was used for years by Clemson University to cure bleu cheese.

These falls are named after the young Indian maiden Issaqueena who is said to have jumped off the top of the 100-foot cascade to escape her tribesman. Apparently, they were not pleased she had run off with a silversmith. But this story has a happy ending. Issaqueena survived the plunge and fled with her husband to Alabama.

An old-time lathe in the woodworking shop at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

Artisans show off the handiwork that would have been prevalent in 18th century South Carolina at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

Artisans show off their wares at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

Even Christmas in the Backcountry needs a Santa. This one met with kids of all ages outside the meetinghouse.

Re-enactors show a paso fino at the Living History Park in North Augusta. The breed is closely related to the marsh tacky that roams the Carolina coast.

A collection of desk items are on display at the tavern at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

A re-enactor at the Living History Park in North Augusta shows how an apprentice would crank the big wheel that turned a woodworker’s lathe in the days before electricity.

A re-enactor at the Living History Park in North Augusta shows how folks would have made apple butter in the 18th century.

A South Carolina woodworker shows off his hand-carved wares and dresses the part of an 18th century artisan at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

Re-enactors discuss antique tools at the Living History Park in North Augusta.

The Living History Park in North Augusta offers a Backcountry Christmas for those looking to show their families what the holidays were like in Colonial times.

Scott’s Bar-B-Que is the reason to visit Hemingway any weekend. It’s a little off the beaten path, but the slow-cooked pulled pork barbecue is worth the drive.

Scott’s Bar-B-Que in Hemingway has been dishing up slow-cooked pulled pork for 40 years, so of course, there are a few rules you have to follow.

Scott’s Bar-B-Que in Hemingway serves pulled pork the old-fashioned way, slow-cooked with a spicy vinegar sauce, with cole slaw and baked beans on the side, and of course, a couple of slices of white bread.

Shrimp boats and recreational craft cruise the Sampit River at historic downtown Georgetown.

The Browns Ferry vessel is the oldest known boat built in the Colonies. It is part of the tour of the South Carolina Rice Museum.

The front porch of the Kaminski House overlooks the Sampit River that runs along historic downtown Georgetown.

Limpin’ Jane’s Old South Eatery and Taproom is a wonderful spot for Sunday brunch along Georgetown’s Harborwalk.

The South Carolina Rice Museum sits at the east end of Georgetown’s Harborwalk and tells the story of the heyday of the crop in South Carolina.

The River Room along Georgetown’s Harborwalk is a great lunch spot or just a place to take a break from touring and watch the boats go by on the Sampit River.

The Shaw House Bed & Breakfast sits at the end of a quiet street and backs up to the marsh.

This stone walkway with arches crosses the center of the Spanish Moors-style castle Atalaya at Huntington Beach State Park.

Families enjoy food from local restaurants while they listen to an area band perform at the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival. In the background is the “watchtower” of the Spanish Moors-style castle on the grounds of Huntington Beach State Park.

A doorway between open-air courtyards at the Atalaya castle in Huntington State Park.

Palmetto Trees line the walkway in the central courtyard of the Atalaya castle in Huntington State Park.

During the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival, artisans from across the Southeast fill the rooms and courtyard of the Spanish Moors-style castle in Huntington State Park.

Art Trail Gallery sculptor Alex Palkovich designed the three-column obelisk with a bronzed image of a bald eagle in Florence Veterans Park.

The 2012 Hilton Head Motoring Festival and Concors d'Elegance celebrated the Ford Model T as the Honored Marque, with a variety of styles and colors.

Frank & Milli Ricciardelli with the 2012 Best of Show, a 1935 Jaguar ss Coupe. Photo by Rob Kaufman of Kaufman Photography.

A 1931 Packard Convertible Coupe owned by Bradley Curry Jr. of Atlanta was a standout in the Open Classics division.

This 1912 Ford Model T Touring, owned by Kathleen Conrad of North Wales, Pa., drew crowds on Sunday.

This 1912 Ford Model T Touring came off the assembly line in August 1912, one of the last Model Ts to be hand-built before Henry Ford converted to a more automated, assembly line approach to building his ground-breaking cars. This car is owned by Kathleen Conrad of North Wales, Pa.

A 1947 Chrysler New Yorker, owned by Ron and Tina Pack of Smithfield, Va.

A wheel from a 1935 Packard 868 Rumble Seat Coupe, owned by William D. Kendall of Houston, Texas.

A Ford badge on a 1904 Ford A/C, Rear Entrance Tonneau, owned by Peter and Lise of Oshawa, Ontario.

Saturday at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival was a day for car clubs to shine. From Mustangs to Corvettes to Porsches, it was a celebration all thing automobile.

Less Traveled Insider Page Ivey gets in the mood of the festival with Bruce Wood and his restored 1967 Mercedes coupe.

Every one of the participants was hoping their car was would be selected to take part in the highlight of the day -- the Parade of Cars.

This 1937 BMW 328 Roadster won best in show at the 2011 Concours D’Elegance at Hilton Head Island.

Bob Iulo of Hilton Head Island and the South Carolina Muscle Car Society brought home the best in show award at last year’s Car Club Jamboree with his 1932 Ford Sedan Custom Hot Rod.

Florence celebrates its top nut with the South Carolina Pecan Festival Nov. 3.

Sparky’s Fireworks and Gifts is a fun little place near Marion to stop on your way to – or from – the Grand Strand to get some gas, take a break, have some fudge or buy some fireworks.

Since 1995, Hub City Press has published more than 50 books by authors including Ron Rash and Marjory Wentworth.

The Hub City Bookshop in downtown Spartanburg is a book browser’s dream.

The Little River Coffee Bar has every variation on a cup of joe that anyone could want.

The Little River Coffee Bar lots of roasts to choose from.

The Sweet N Salty Brown Sugar Cake with caramel icing and sea salt from Cakehead Bakeshop. Yum!

The Old City Jail is the setting of one of several tours available this October that focus on Charleston’s ghost stories.

The South Carolina Military Museum displays weapons, uniforms and trinkets from 300 years of warfare in the Palmetto State.

The gorget was worn by Revolutionary War soldiers from South Carolina. It is the basis for the crescent shape on the state flag.

The South Carolina Military Museum tells the stories of all the state’s Medal of Honor winners.

The South Carolina Military Museum tells the stories of all the state’s Medal of Honor winners.

The South Carolina Military Museum includes a section on the life of World War II veteran and FBI agent Melvin Purvis, who became famous as the man who killed John Dillinger.

The River Walk runs less than a mile from the Main Street bridge to the Conway marina.

The Waccamaw River and the scenic River Walk are some of Conway’s main attractions.

The Cypress Inn in Conway gives visitors a great place to stay within walking distance of the Waccamaw River. Here, the inn is decked out for Christmas.

The Waccamaw River and the scenic River Walk are Conway’s main attractions.

A fried seafood platter from Blackstock Fish Camp in Chester County.

The Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum has exhibits covering more than 60 years of NASCAR. Photo courtesy of Harrelson Photography.

The Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum honors the best drivers in NASCAR. Photo courtesy of Harrelson Photography.

A sample cargo car is on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

A sample railroad executive’s car from the early 20th century is on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

A sample dining room on a railroad executive’s car is on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

A Pullman car is on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

Train car sleeping quarters are on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

Water buckets from a railroad workers’ quarters are on a caboose at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in Winnsboro.

The gymnasium at the former Greenbriar School in Winnsboro is now part of a private home.

The unique stone wall at the former Greenbriar School is now part of a private home.

Hickory Knob is more than a state park, it is a full-service resort.

Hickory Knob’s 18-hole golf course was designed by Tom Jackson and is 6,560 yards carved out of pine forest, with holes that offer spectacular views of Lake Thurmond.

Hickory Knob State Park offers guests a unique opportunity to stay in an 18th century cabin in the heart of its resort on Strom Thurmond Lake.

The Guillebeau House gives visitors the feel of 18th century life with all the conveniences of the 21st century.

The graves of Thomas Sumter and his family are tucked away in a neighborhood in the Sumter County community of Oakland near Dalzell.

The Church of the Holy Cross is a National Historic Landmark located in Stateburg, just a few miles from the Thomas Sumter gravesite.

Author Suzi Parron will be at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History on Saturday to give a presentation on barn quilts and to sign copies of her book “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement.”

An artesian well feeds a little pond at Lee State Park, just off Interstate 20 near Bishopville. The park offers fishing, hiking, camping and picnic areas.

If you don’t have access to your own boat, Captains Source has a wide range of tours that let you see Charleston from its best side: the water.

USC Aiken’s DuPont Planetarium will present “Follow the Drinking Gourd” on Saturdays in August. The show looks at encoded songs and constellations used by slaves to find their way to freedom.

Tour guide Nancy Rogers of the Historic Columbia Foundation explains the meanings of gravestone etchings in Elmwood Cemetery.

McLeod Farms on S.C. 151 in McBee offers visitors a glimpse into the past with a museum featuring antique cars and farm equipment. The museum is free.

The Lower Saluda River meanders from Lake Murray to downtown Columbia. It’s 60-degree average water temperature provides the perfect cooling off spot for those suffering in the summer heat.

Saluda Splash is great place for the kids to cool off during the summer at Saluda Shoals Park.

Saluda Shoals Park offers visitors a chance to cool off with kayak, canoe and tube rentals all day long.

Campbell’s Covered Bridge spans Beaverdam Creek and is one of the last covered bridges in South Carolina.

The view from Symmes Chapel, also known as Pretty Place, will take your breath away.