Red, White, and Blue on the Green
July 3
Music, food, fun and games for all ages. Join our parade! Decorate bikes, trikes and little red wagons – enjoy this old fashioned annual celebration! Held in Summerville’s Hutchinson Square 5-8pm. For more information contact Summerville D.R.E.A.M, (843) 821-7260.
An American Celebration at Woodlands Inn
July 4
A fantastic outdoor tradition for the entire family! Enjoy a South Carolina BBQ buffet by Quelogy and other food stations with true American favorites; local retail booths, art displays and presentations, art-focused kids activities and festive local music. The celebration is topped off by a closing performance by the Summerville Community Orchestra. Event is being held from 4 – 8:30pm. Advanced tickets available through Woodlands until July 2: $8 Adults; $3 Children (ages 4 – 12). At the door: $10 Adults; $5 Children. Call Woodlands for more information (843) 875-2600.
Independence Day
July 2 - 4
(July 2-Middleton Place to host Naturalization Ceremony)
Hear the fife and drums and smell the gun powder as re-enactors celebrate Independence Day at Middleton Place, home of Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walk through an 18th century military camp and examine uniforms and equipment of the period. See how the troops lived, including cooking and musket firing demonstrations. Visitors can also take part in cermonies commemorating the contributions of Arthur and Henry Middleton, as well as the troops of the Southern Continental Army. Regular admission. Call (843)556-6020
African-American Focus Tours at Middleton Place
Daily
www.middletonplace.org
This interpretive tour focuses on the lives of the African American
slaves and freedmen that lived and worked at Middleton Place and their contributions to the Low Country culture. Interpreters explore domestic life, rice cultivation, religion, and spirituality and the role of the slaves in creating and maintaining the landscaped Gardens. Tours begin at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Regular admission.
Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches
Now through August
www.middletonplace.org
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark will present a special exhibit in the House Museum opening March 8th and continuing through August 30th. The exhibit will be comprised of assembled jewelry and miniatures that emphasizes the art of goldsmiths and miniaturists favored and patronized by Middleton family members in the 18th and 19th centuries. Middleton Place is open daily, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Garden and Stableyards admission is $25 for adults, $5 for children (ages 7-15), 6 and under are free. Tours of the House Museum, including the special exhibit, are $10. Middleton Place Foundation Members are free. For additional information call (843) 556-6020.
Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk
July 24
www.beidlerforest.com
Ever wonder what goes on in the swamp after the sun goes down? We do! And we let you discover it first-hand with our Nightwalks! There's nothing like a stroll into the swamp after dark. Reservations are neccessary. Walk begins at 8:30pm. $8.00/person.
(843) 462-2150
Summer Wine Strolls
Every Wednesday
www.middletonplace.org
Enjoy wine tasting in the Gardens of Middleton Place! Summer Wine Strolls will be held every Wedneday from 5:30 - 7:00pm in a different garden locations. Cost is $10.00 per person. Call (843) 556-6020
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