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FOCUS: Lower Richland

FOCUS: Lower Richland

FOCUS: Lower Richland, is a unique 3-day event promoting Lower Richland County, SC Heritage Corridor. Activities designed for tourists as well as those with special interest/work related to historical preservation/conservation, tourism, and agri-education. The 3-day event begins with a Juneteenth Reception. Days following include tour options, a Farm-to-Table Feast on Wavering Place Plantation grounds, Youth Education Field Day, and Workshops & Expo. FREE event/registration is requested.

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Congaree SwampFest

SwampFest is a popular two-day fall event celebrating Lower Richland County’s rich heritage. Part I – BBQ, Blues & Jazz -Friday night – Historic Harriet Barber House. Part II -“SwampFest at the Congaree” – Saturday – FREE: Held in two locations: Congaree National Park & adjoining yard of historic Old Mt. Moriah Church.

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Harriet Barber House

Harriet Barber House

The Harriet Barber House has always been used as a residence for members of the Barber Family. The original residence was a two-room log cabin built for Sam and Harriet Barber in 1870. When this small structure burned, a new two-room house was built around 1880 at the same location.

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