Edgefield

Midlands

Historic Oakley Park was built in 1835 by Daniel Byrd, a Virginian who came to Edgefield and became a very successful cotton planter. The beautiful mansion later was the home of Gen. Martin Witherspoon Gary, a fiery Confederate politician and father of... Read More

Edgefield

Midlands

Many features make Pleasant Lane Acres the perfect getaway spot. Located in Edgefield only 26 miles northeast of Augusta, Georgia and 20 miles northwest of Aiken, South Carolina, the home has nine working fireplaces, one in each room that is reflected in... Read More

Trenton

Midlands

Rev. Alexander Bettis, a former slave who could read but couldn't write, established Bettis Academy in 1882 to provide education for African-Americans in South Carolina. Bettis Academy provided both day and boarding options for its students. Its... Read More

Trenton

Midlands

Trenton is home to the award winning Ridge Peach Festival. The homemade peach cobbler is simply delicious and the BBQ is Carolina style at it's best. The festival has many food vendors, crafters, childrens rides and a great parade. Read More

Johnston

Midlands

This traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian explores the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, preserve, and present at the table – a provocative and thoughtful look at the historical, regional, and social traditions that merge... Read More

Edgefield

Midlands

The Palmetto Shooting Complex is a premier shooting destination in the Southeast. The facility houses two dedicated sporting clays courses, five trap and skeet fields, flurry, five-stand, shooting classes with certified instructors, 3D archery and a... Read More