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Carolina's Largest Outdoor Drama. Cast of Hundreds! History comes alive with 20 cannons, 100 cavalry horses and 1000 living history experts from the movies Gettysburg, and Glory. Dramatic recreation of one of the last battles of the Civil War. Period crafts, art, and BBQ all day. Bluegrass concert. Historical lectures, programs, and demonstrations. Governor's Award (PRT Bundy Award) for best SC event. Dr. Butler award for nation's best living history event.

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St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church

Built in 1842, consecrated in 1843. Oldest church building in Aiken. Behind the sanctuary are interred botanist Henry Ravenel and poet James Matthews Legare. Only Confederate soldiers who died in the 1865 Battle of Aiken were allowed burial privileges. Mead Hall School (pre-K through 8th grade)

Aiken, SC Churches

Battle Of Aiken

Carolina's Largest Outdoor Drama. Cast of Hundreds! History comes alive with 20 cannons, 100 cavalry horses and 1000

Aiken, SC Other Attractions



Aiken

Much of Aiken`s present-day features are rooted in its history as the "Sporting Capital of the South." Many years ago, the city was also thought of as a healthy resort that brought wealthy northerners down south. Ninety-room "cottages"

Aiken, SC Other Attractions

Things to do near Aiken, SC

Aiken's Makin' Festival

An annual display of juried arts and crafts from Aiken County and the Southeastern states. The festival also includes food ve...

Montmorenci Vineyards

One of the South's few commercial wineries produces award winning wines and offers wine tasting. Gift shop on site....

Usc Salkehatchie

The Salkehatchie campus actually is two campuses, with locations in Allendale and Walterboro, providing full and equal course...

Days Inn

Conveniently located near shopping and dining. Large, spacious rooms. Jacuzzi suites available.also Free Hot Delux Breakfas...

Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Silver Bluff is a 3,154 acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society. The site boasts a varied habitat of fo...