Barnwell State Park
PARK PROGRAMS
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Dusk is a special time in nature. Nighttime animals like deer, bobcats and bats are just starting to get active. What a great time to be in a quiet, stealthy canoe!
Join an experienced ranger on the South Fork of the Edisto River as the evening time comes alive. Who knows what each week will bring, but it's sure to be a little different each time. See you here.
Designed for ages 8 and older. An adult must accompany ages 8-17.
Aiken State Natural Area
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On Feb. 2-3, 1865, 1,200 Confederate soldiers made a stand at Rivers Bridge on the Salkehatchie River against Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s sweep across South Carolina during the final months of the Civil War. Behind stout earthen fortifications, the Southerners fought a division of about 5,000 Union soldiers. Union troops crossed the swollen swamp on both ends of the Confederate line to finally win the battle. The tour will examine the still intact fortifications as well as the natural topography that led one Union general to call Rivers Bridge "… the strongest position I ever saw in my life."
As part of South Carolina Park Service's 75th anniversary celebration, during the month of July the Battle of Rivers Bridge Guided Tour will include a special treat. Following the battle in 1865, Union soldiers prepared for possible counter attack by digging their own earthworks several hundred yards from the Confederate trenches. These earthworks are not normally open to the public, but for these special tours visitors will be allowed a unique chance to see this defensive line. The additional trek will be through thick woods so bug repellent is strongly suggested.
Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
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Campfires are great places to bring out our voices, imaginations and inner child. Relive your childhood camp memories and bring your kids along for the fun. Join us at Barnwell State Park for an interactive program of traditional campfire songs and stories. Marshmallows will be provided.
Barnwell State Park
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 Blackville
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