http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/see-do/events.aspxEvents happening in South Carolinaen-us60© 2009 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and TourismFri, 03 Jul 2009 14:44:54 GMTFri, 03 Jul 2009 14:44:54 GMT Brookgreen Gardens will present 20 works from its world-renowned sculpture collection to audiences in the South Carolina Upstate. The long term exhibit entitled Sculpture from the Garden: Brookgreen in the Upstate will open to the public at Converse College,... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/27492.aspx James Brown: "Preserving the Legacy" exhibits the personal belongings of the legendary James Brown. Memorabilia on display include costumes, original music, unpublished photographs, early cuts of vinyl recordings, trophies, personal notes, fan memorabilia... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/27528.aspx A walk around Lake Placid reveals many clues to the past, from geological history to the story behind the dam built in 1898 to the structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Even fallen trees have a story to tell of past times at Paris... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003201.aspx Experience the natural wonders of Myrtle Beach State Park! The maritime forest will be the gateway that leads us into the vast beauty of the maritime grassland where we will observe colorful flowers, search for flittering butterflies and see what other critters... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003704.aspx Join park staff or volunteers for a cool and relaxing slideshow about the alligators of South Carolina's Lowcountry. This amazing, docile looking predator has skills and abilities that have allowed it to outlive dinosaurs, mammoths and saber-toothed cats.... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002617.aspx Birding is now one of the top outdoor recreational activities in the U.S. If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this is the perfect way to find out! Designed for the beginning birder, you will start off in a classroom setting where you will... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002635.aspx June through August on Friday mornings at 10 a.m., families will be led on a nature hike, looking for animals and their habitats in or near water. Part of the program will be spent in the creek using nets, so bring or wear water shoes! Some finds will be... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003610.aspx Maritime trade and travel were vital to the success of the young Carolina colony. Board Charleston's only reproduction 17th century sailing ketch, Adventure, docked in Old Towne Creek. Discover some of the many aspects of maritime trade and travel during... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003481.aspx Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your visit to Hunting Island State Park as you carry on the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku, or fish printing. Nature has given many fish beautiful and interesting designs, but we bet you can do better! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002615.aspx Become one with the water during this excursion into the tidal creeks of a salt marsh behind Hunting Island. No experience is required. Children 6-12 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult. Children 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult on the program.... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002591.aspx Meet at the lighthouse for a fascinating look at South Carolina's only publicly accessible historic lighthouse. How tall is it? How many steps are in it? What was the keepers life like? These and many more questions will be answered as we walk throughout... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002616.aspx Come learn about the watery world of sharks and why these animals are so important to the marine ecosystem! Learn first-hand about shark biology with a group shark dissection. This program is not recommended for children under 10. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003675.aspx Several prominent families of Colonial and Antebellum South Carolina lived at Hampton Plantation, including Rutledges, Horrys and Pinckneys. Today, the mansion stands as a testament to the wealth and power of these families as well as the craftsmanship of... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002645.aspx ...Not our animals! Join us as we feed the aquarium animals. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003458.aspx Blue, stone, speckled, lady, spider, hermit, ghost, and mole! Believe it or not, all these crazy names are types of crabs that live in the coastal habitats at Myrtle Beach State Park. Learn all about these crabs and why it is important to follow regulations... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003573.aspx Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your visit to Hunting Island State Park as you carry on the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku, or fish printing. Nature has given many fish beautiful and interesting designs, but we bet you can do better! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002615.aspx Experience our coastal critters close-up! Come interact with our touch-tank animals while being guided by a naturalist. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002580.aspx Take a fascinating tour of the winter home of Anna and Archer Huntington with a docent from the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Along the way, you will discover how this home helped a community through tough years, inspired art and eventually became... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002632.aspx By using the unique shapes of nature as prints, you can make a souvenir of your stay at Edisto Beach State Park! Bring a clean t-shirt, and we will provide paper and paint. 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