aiken sc history: Maid Marion, SC's Champion White Oak
- 10/11/15 06:58 AM
Maid Marion, SC's Champion White Oak. She is a grand White Oak, on Clemson's list of Champion Trees. (largest of her species in the State!) They say she's about 150 years old.... the storm October 4 brought her down. Nature takes care of nature. She was a hot topic recently in the City of Aiken, SC. She was in bad shape and was on the list of trees to be removed. The community was hoping there was a way to save her. One arborist said it was possible, with the assistance of cables attached to other trees, etc... Personally, … (0 comments)
aiken sc history: Aiken Farmers Market - SC's oldest in same location!
- 05/13/15 09:06 AM
Nothing beats fresh from garden to table... swing by the Aiken Farmers Market and get some fresh fruits and vegetables. Also fresh herbs, meats, cheese and other plants, cookies, breads jams and cakes, too! Mmmm mmmm good! What: Aiken Farmers Market Where: 115 Williamsburg Street, Aiken SC
The Aiken County Farmers market was designated an Aiken Landmark in 2003. It is the oldest county farmers market, in continuous operation in the same location, in the State of South Carolina! When: April - September: Tues, Thurs & Saturday - 8am - 12noon (or until sold out!) Almost all the farmers come out on … (1 comments)
Saturday, March 14th - AIKEN TRIALS 73rd year! Where: Aiken Training Track. Two Notch Road. Gates open at 10, carriage parade starts at 1pm, first race starts at 2pm. Tickets: $10 each in advance, $15 at gate. VIP Tent Party - tickets - $75 each, includes parking, lunch, open bar, finish line viewing. More info: 803-648-4631
Saturday, March 21st - AIKEN STEEPLECHASE 49th running of the Spring Steeplechase Where: Aiken … (0 comments)
aiken sc history: Heading into the woods! (Hitchcock Woods)
- 01/26/14 01:40 AM
Aiken loves horses, history and Hitchcock Woods! If you are a frequent visitor to my blog, you have seen a few posts about our beloved Hitchcock Woods. Here is a picture of a horse crossing on Whiskey Road. These riders are crossing to an entrance into the woods. The button to make the light change is posted high on a pole so a rider can easily access it from horseback. Come check out Aiken, a little horse town with lots of charactor!
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aiken sc history: Asparagus in Aiken?
- 06/15/12 10:29 AM
I've learned so many things about our little horse town since I moved here, it's incredible. One little known fact is about asparagus. When we think of the south - and days gone by, we usually think of cotton and tobacco plantations. Cotton was King afterall, right! Right :) but after the Civil War, some of the farmers were looking for another 'king' crop, and asparagus was it --- and Aiken - yes, Aiken, SC - became one of the 'Asparagus Capitals' of the United States! How cool is that?! I love Aiken :) Come see why! Do you like to garden? … (3 comments)
aiken sc history: Aiken, SC - a little city with a big history :)
- 05/20/12 12:38 PM
Aiken. Sure is a lot of history for a small town :) Here's a link to Aiken's history as shared by the City of Aiken: http://www.aikenis.com/index.php/history Sand River in Hitchcock Woods, Aiken SC. Give us a call when you are ready to move South :) Kara Casamassina, The Carolina Real Estate Company - Historic Aiken SC - 803.648.8660 www.CarolinaHorseProperties.com The Carolina Real Estate Company. Charles Blackburn, BIC 333 Park Avenue SW - Aiken, SC 29801 … (0 comments)
Maid Marion, SC's Champion White Oak. She is a grand White Oak, on Clemson's list of Champion Trees. (largest of her species in the State!) They say she's about 150 years old.... the storm October 4 brought her down. Nature takes care of nature. She was a hot topic recently in the City of Aiken, SC. She was in bad shape and was on the list of trees to be removed. The community was hoping there was a way to save her. One arborist said it was possible, with the assistance of cables attached to other trees, etc... Personally, … (0 comments)
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