Local Excursions

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    T. Monday, April 22, Santee State Canal Park and Stony Landing House Tour, Moncks Corner, SC, $65

    $65.00

    Explore the deep history and nature of the low country. Old Santee Canal Park, a 195-acre park commemorating the building of the first true canal in America, opened in 1989. It showcases the area’s extensive history and habitat. Among its attractions are the Stony Landing House, built in 1843, and four miles of boardwalks that […]

    U. Thursday, April 25, Bald Head Island, NC, $95 Deadline for registration 3/14.

    $95.00

    We will travel by van to Southport, hop on the ferry to Bald Head Island, and then enjoy an island-wide history tour. The Bald Head Island Historical Tour is a comprehensive, island-wide experience aboard a golf cart. Your trained guide will drive across the island while discussing four centuries of Bald Head Island’s history. Themes […]

    V. Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27, Fused Art (Yard Birds) with Suz Mole, Pawleys Island, SC, $80

    $80.00

    Suz, for the last several decades, has been making functional and sculptural one-of-a-kind glass art.  Her glass art has been exhibited and sold in art galleries and contemporary craft stores across the United States. Her joy-filled pieces of art offer unique, whimsical imagery that emphasizes love, laughter, and color. Suz’s workshops are fun and interactive […]

    W. Sunday, April 28, Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival, Mount Pleasant, SC, $65

    $65.00

    Come join this Sunday festival that celebrates local shrimping and the commercial fishing industry.  The local captains participate in a boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the fleet. You will enjoy live music, lots of delicious seafood, and shag dancing. Bring a chair in case you need to rest. Lunch on your own. Departure time […]

    X. Monday, April 29, Artfields, Lake City, SC, $40

    $40.00

    The Artfields competition began in 2013 with a simple goal: honor the artists of the Southeast with a week’s worth of celebration in the heart of a traditional Southern small town, Lake City. The competition and exhibits offer $145,000 in cash prizes. Up to 400 works of art will be on display in locally owned […]

    Y. Thursday, May 2, Hasty Point, Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, Georgetown, SC, $55

    $55.00

    Jim Luken, Ph.D., retired professor of biology, will be your guide on a tour of Hasty Point, located in the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge in Georgetown. Hasty Point just recently opened up to the public, so you don’t want to miss this opportunity. You’ll explore the historic rice fields and a rice museum containing artifacts. Hasty Point […]

    Z. Friday, May 3, Fused Glass Class (Dishes) with Suz Mole, Pawleys Island, SC, $65

    $65.00

    Suz, for the last several decades, has been making functional and sculptural one-of-a-kind glass art.  Her glass art has been exhibited and sold in art galleries and contemporary craft stores across the United States. Her joy-filled pieces of art offer unique, whimsical imagery that emphasizes love, laughter, and color. Suz’s workshops are fun and interactive […]

    Z1. Monday, May 6, Waccamaw River with Jim Luken, $105

    $105.00

    Join Jim Luken, Ph.D., retired professor of biology, for a 4-hour boat ride along the Waccamaw River, framed by moss-laden oak and cypress trees, for an experience like no other. Stop at Sandy Island, a remote island you can only get to by boat, and see rice plantations, trunk gates, slave cabins, eagles, and osprey along […]

    Z2. Tuesday, May 7, Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, Myrtle Beach, SC, $55 Deadline 3/1

    $55.00

    We will have dinner in North Myrtle Beach and then attend the 7:00 performance at the newest theatre on the Grand Strand. This venue “stands as a beacon of exceptional live entertainment offering diverse and captivating performances in an authentic way that truly is different every time you visit.” We will be offering a free […]