Summerton

Midlands

On Taw Caw Creek at Lake Marion, a 36-acre recreation area with fishing piers, boardwalk, boat ramp, picnic ground, nature trails and playground. Read More

Summerton

Midlands

Last of the five remaining schools named in the 1949 petition that was the basis for Briggs v. Elliot, the court case dealing with segregated schools and "Separate But Equal" education in South Carolina. This case led directly to the landmark Supreme... Read More

Summerton

Midlands

Victory along the Santee River provides a glimpse into the life on the backcountry frontier of the Santee River. (An opportunity for you to walk where Francis Marion walked and rode his horse in 1780-1781). Climb to the top of the Santee Indian Mound.... Read More

Summerton

Midlands

At a meeting in the Liberty Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1950, parents signed a petition demanding integrated schools. Meetings were held at the church for the selection of petitioners in the complaint that would become Briggs vs. Elliott.... Read More

Manning

Midlands

Stroll through historic downtown Manning on a self-guided tour. Experience small town hospitality while learning about the rich history of Manning dating back to 1855. Visit Manning, SC. Matchless for beauty and hospitality. Read More

Summerton

Midlands

One of the most historic and earliest graveyards in St. Marks Parish, Richardson Cemetery was founded prior to the Revolutionary War. In an attempt to force information concerning Francis Marion's whereabouts from the widow of Gen. Richard Richardson,... Read More