South Carolina Humanities sponsors a Humanities Festival in a community in South Carolina each year. Now it’s Orangeburg County’s turn.
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.
This year’s festival starts Thursday and promises a long weekend full of fun and educational events.
Thursday, Oct. 19
5:30 – 7 p.m.: Opening night reception – Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center
Friday, Oct. 20
People are also reading…
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Rose garden tours every half hour – Edisto Memorial Gardens
11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Lunch break at local restaurants
1-4 p.m.: Historic Registry church tours – Trinity United Methodist, Mt. Pisgah Baptist, St. Paul’s Methodist
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Subarashii: Teen Anime Night – Orangeburg County Library
5-6 p.m.: Spoken Word Concert – Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center
5:30-7 p.m.: Trunk or Treat – Edisto Memorial Gardens
7-8 p.m.: Jazz at the Pavilion, SC State and Claflin University Jazz Band Players – DORA Downtown Market Pavilion
Saturday, Oct. 21
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Author exhibition – Orangeburg County Library Breezeway
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Children’s Storytime – Orangeburg County Library
11 a.m.-noon: “On Ma’ Journey Now” Documentary – Trinity United Methodist Church
3-4 p.m.: Cooking class (reservations needed) – Orangeburg County Library
7-8 p.m.: The Part Time Players Theater Showcase – The Blue Bird Theater
Sunday, Oct. 22
12-3 p.m.: Taste of Orangeburg
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