Beech Island

Midlands

“Cotton is King!” Those words resounded through Congress and then the nation in a fiery speech by South Carolina Sen. James Henry Hammond in the years leading up to the Civil War. Hammond’s legacy also lives on in the... Read More

Langley

Midlands

Featuring a fantastic 2000 meter rowing course with support buildings, meeting space, and park amenities, Langley Pond draws visitors worldwide to compete in national and regional competitions annually. The pond is the perfect venue to water ski, jet... Read More

Wagener

Midlands

Wagener was known as Pinder Town and later as Gunter's Cross Roads (Guntersville) after a large number of North Carolinian settlers named "Gunter." The men helped make up Company 1 of the 20th South Carolina Infantry, which was part of Kershaw's Brigade... Read More

Beech Island

Midlands

One of the oldest settlements in South Carolina, Beech Island is a community located along the Savannah River in Aiken County. Beech Island began in the 1680s as Savano Town settlement, an important trade center and “jumping-off” point to the Western... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

Take a step back in time with a visit to Betsy's on the Corner where we are dedicated to providing the best food and service anywhere. Enjoy full table service from a menu of homemade soups and salads, hotdogs, burgers, specialty sandwiches hot off the... Read More

Aiken

Midlands

The 27th Annual Christmas in Hopelands event will transform Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina December 15-23, and 26 from 6:00-9:30pm. This event is closed on December 24th and 25th. Guests can spend time with friends and family as they stroll... Read More