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Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park
100 National Park Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
Phone:
(803)776-4396
See map: Google Maps Congaree Swamp is the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent! Experience national and state champion trees, towering to record size amidst astonishing biodiversity. Walk, paddle or just relax within this dynamic floodplain ecosystem. Beauty and tranquility reign supreme in the midst of this natural treasure. Javascript is required to view this map. Ongoing Programs
Programs are ongoing offerings and either start regularly or can be scheduled at your convenience.
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On Friday evening, the weekend will begin with an “Evening of BBQ, Blues & Jazz” at the historic Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop and Lower Richland Boulevard, off Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC. Tickets for this fundraiser are $15.00 ($20.00 – day of event), and include the price of admission, entertainment and food; all proceeds will benefit SERCO’s educational component. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and will feature Mr. Drink Small, Second Nature of Camden, SC, Ms. Panessia Ruff, and Terrence Young & the Finesse Band. The celebration continues on Saturday, October 2nd, 11:00 AM at the Congaree National Park and the festival site on the yard of Old Mount Moriah Baptist Church. A wide array of artists (singers, dancers, instrumentalists, etc.), will perform. Free shuttle buses will carry visitors from the festival site to the national park. Activities will run throughout the day, offering a free and great opportunity for visitors to experience the rich culture of the Lower Richland Heritage Corridor. No matter the age or interest, there are activities for everyone! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day out in Richland County. Free parking will be available near the festival site, Old Mount Moriah Church yard, 1000 Old Bluff Road, with some limited free parking in the Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Drive, off Old Bluff Road, Hopkins, SC. Activities at this year’s Swamp Fest include: LR Veterans Formation Step Teams Hayrides West African Drumming Hourly Cash Drawings for Senior Citizens Food Vendors All Day Congaree Walkathon Children’s Scavenger Hunt SwampFest Youth Art Contest Guided Tours Congaree Park Owl Calling Contests Native American Storytelling & Poetry Children’s Carnival Rides The full schedule of events will be available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/cong and at the official SwampFest site: www.congareeswampfest.com. SwampFest is sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO), and is a local heritage tourism event made possible by a grant from the Richland County Hospitality Tax Fund. For further information, please contact 803/776-5729 or 803/788-7185.
Sep 29, 2010
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Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? The highly popular Congaree SwampFest is a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage of Lower Richland County. The eight annual Congaree SwampFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2010.
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