Columbia

Midlands

This event honors the memory of Augusta Baker, a teacher, librarian and storyteller. This annual celebration features notable authors, illustrators and storytellers in events for children, teacher, librarians, parents and others interested in children's... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

In 1812 a group of Columbians incorporated themselves as the first Episcopal parish in the backcountry. They raised the funds and built a small, wooden cruciform structure on the southeast corner of Gervais and Sumter streets. This church building was... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

This property was home, work place, spiritual center and a source of pride for members of the same African American family from 1843 to 1970. Freed blacks Celia Mann and Ben Delane laid the foundation that allowed their family to pursue a variety of... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

This cemetery was founded in 1871 and named in memory of B.F. Randolph, an African American who served as a senator in the South Carolina Legislature during Reconstruction. Randolph was was killed in 1868 by whites in Abbeville while campaigning.... Read More

Gadsden

Midlands

They have pig's feet, collards, pork chops, and fried fish so good it will blow your mind. They also boast the best overall barbecue plate in the state. They sell it big or small in multiple combinations, with ribs, chopped pork, and hash over rice... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Lizard's Thicket. The name is strange, but the food is down right delicious, to say the least. Lizard’s Thicket, a family owned and operated country cooking restaurant dedicated and specializing in authentic regional southern home cooking (at reasonable... Read More