Aiken State Natural Area
PARK PROGRAMS
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Why did so many people die in their homes? What would they keep in an antebellum medicine cabinet? How different was medical knowledge 150 years ago compared to today? This program explores the world of disease and medicine on a 19th century plantation. Visitors will learn about the most common illnesses and treatments of the time period and how they affected the lives of plantation inhabitants. Topics include Health Beliefs, Diet, Herbal Remedies, Medical Instruments, Adult & Childhood Diseases, Childbirth & Midwifery, Dentistry, Environmental Conditions and Home Medicine Kits. This program is researched and presented by students of the Health Science Technology Program of the Aiken County Career and Technology Center.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
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Spring is a wonderful time to get out and see the beautiful South Fork of the Edisto River. As the new growing season begins and wildlife "springs" into activity, we will hit the river, quietly enjoying the morning scenery along the banks. Led by an experienced ranger, each canoe trip is sure to be a little different.
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Aiken State Natural Area
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The day will be filled with fun from the latter half of the nineteenth century. Families will enjoy games from the late 1800’s like Graces, Croquet and the Elements, as well as toys from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Children will enjoy discovering art, architecture, and “tails” of the plantation – the pets of Redcliffe, during house tours designed to appeal to younger children. Every year Redcliffe partners with a special guest for a fun program like a tea party, story time or nature walk. Contact the park for details about this year’s special program. As an end to the day families are encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy a favorite pastime of the Victorian period – picnicking.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
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African Americans played a significant role in the history of Redcliffe, Silver Bluff, Cathwood and Cowden Plantations from their forced labor as enslaved workers in the 19th century to their roles as paid employees in the mid-20th century. The African-American Experience explores various topics in the lives and deaths, contributions and achievements of the numerous African-American families who helped shape Redcliffe, many of whom continue to be an important part of the local community. The program includes tours of the historic slave quarters and mansion. Topics will vary but could include discussions of slave resistance, diet and nutrition, family life, work, genealogy and more. Check right sidebar for more information.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
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What makes a garden an “heirloom” garden? What can gardens tell you about the work, diet, and lifestyles of individuals, families, and communities of 19th century South Carolina? Redcliffe’s heirloom and herb gardens offer visitors a chance to explore these questions and much more. Participants will learn about the varieties of vegetables and herbs used by the Hammond family and persons enslaved on their plantations and receive tips on how to plant their own heirloom garden from a volunteer Master Gardener.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
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Have you ever strolled through a cemetery and looked at old gravestones? Many are decorated with designs, quotes, or engravings that had special meaning for the deceased or their loved ones. Take a walk with us through the Beech Island Cemetery where Governor Hammond and many of his descendants are buried. Learn about gravestone motifs and the movement to protect, preserve, and document cemetery history. Special instructions and alternatives to the traditional gravestone rubbings will be discussed so that you may capture interesting designs without damaging these fragile markers.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
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