| Upcoming Event |
| Event Name: | SC Humanities Festival |
| Event Occurs: | Daily |
| Event Description: | Join the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta for three days of events at the 2024 SC Humanities Festival, September 12th to 14th. Every year, South Carolina Humanities sponsors a Humanities Festival in a community in South Carolina. Established in 1993 in honor of South Carolina Humanities' 20th Anniversary, the Humanities Festival has been held in 22 different communities. Each festival celebrates the local history and culture of the host community, engaging the citizens in lectures, discussions, films, and exhibits and facilitating partnerships among cultural organizations and community groups. Thursday, September 12, 2024 5 - 8PM Blue Jeans & Blue Grass Kick Off Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta Friday, September 13, 2024 11AM - Lecture: The Hampton Terrace Hotel Presented by George Forbes Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor) 11AM - 3PM - Tours of the Historic Charles Hammond House / $15 admission Location: 908 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta 11AM - 3PM - Tours of Lookaway Hall Location: 103 W Forest Ave, North Augusta 12PM - 2PM - "Weaving Through SC" Makenzye Barfield will be on hand to discuss her weaving. Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 1:30PM - 3PM - Tour of the Aiken County Historical Museum Location: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken Free \ RSVP at 803-642-2015 2PM - Lecture: Reconstruction Presented by Dr. Vernon Burton Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor) 4PM - Lecture: Edgefield Pottery Presented by Tony Riley Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor) 5 - 8PM - Reception for the Annual North Augusta Artists Guild "Fall Into Art" Show and Sale Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta Music by Fred Williams Saturday, September 14 10AM - 4PM - National Blue Bird Trail Talk & Display Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 11AM - 3PM - Guided Historic Tours Leaving on the hour from the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta $5 per person Reservations must be made in advance by calling 803-441-4380 11AM - 3PM - Redcliffe Plantation and Beech Island Historical Society Guided tours of Redcliffe at 11AM, 1PM, & 3PM Location: 181 Redcliffe Rd, Beech Island Tours are $10 per person. The grounds are free. 11AM - 3PM - Living History Park The Living History Park is a recreated village representing the period between 1735-1785, run by the non-profit Olde Towne Preservation Association and volunteers. Location: 299 W Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta 11AM - 3PM - Community Mural Painting with Adeana Berry Bring the kids & let 'em paint. Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 11AM - 3PM - Society House Tours Location: Corner of Barton Road and Boylan Street, North Augusta 11AM - 3PM - Tours of the Historic Charles Hammond House / $15 admission Location: 908 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta 1PM - 3PM - Transforming Realism into Abstract Art Location: Better World Studios, Historic Hickman Hall, 125 Marshall St, Graniteville 1:30 - 3PM - Lecture and Activities presented by Aiken County Historical Museum Director Lauren Virgo. Take an historic tour (via PowerPoint) of the trolley's route from Augusta to Aiken. Fun activities for kids. Free and open to the public. Location: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken 4 - 7PM - North Augusta Cultural Arts Council Youth Showcase Performances by area youth Location: Sharon Jones Amphitheater, 1009 Center St, North Augusta For more information and a complete listing of events, visit https://schumanities.org/annualevents/humanitiesfestival |
| Event Class: | Arts & Culture |
| Contact Person or Organization: | Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta |
| Website Address: | www.artsandheritagecenter.com |
| Contact Phone: | 803.441.4380 |
| Contact Email: | director@artsandheritagecenter.com |
| Start Date/Time: | 9/12/2024 |
| End Date/Time: | 9/14/2024 |
| Directions: | Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 100 Georgia Ave North Augusta, SC 29841 |
