Every year, South Carolina Humanities sponsors a Humanities Festival in a community in South Carolina. Established in 1993 in honor of South Carolina Humanities’ 20th Anniversary, the Humanities Festival has been held in 20 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.
SC Humanities is pleased to announce that the 2022 Humanities Festival will be hosted by Allendale County. SAVE THE DATES: The festival will take place Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18, 2022. This year’s festival, sponsored by the Allendale Rural Arts Team, will coincide with the Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit, on display at USC Salkehatchie from September 10 – October 22, 2022. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop about the 2022 South Carolina Humanities Festival.
-Schedule of Events-
wedneSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Opening Ceremony
5:30 – 7:00 Festival Opening Ceremony and Reception w/ speakers Randy
Akers and James Felder – Carolina Theatre
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
9:00 – 12:00 Tour Voices and Votes with Guides
12:00 Historical Displays – Allendale County Library, Sept. 15-18
12:00 Scavenger Hunt – SC Room Allendale County Library, Sept. 15-18
12:00 Historical Picture Display – Allendale County Library
Conference Room, Sept. 15-18
12:00 Self-Guided Historical Tours – Pick up at USC Salkehatchie Atrium
2:00 Tour of Allendale County Courthouse w/ Elaine Sabb
6:00 Jason Cook musical Concert – Carolina Theatre ($5 cover charge)
friDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
10:00 – 5:00 Voices and Votes
10:30 Topper Program – Al Goodyear, USC Salkehatchie Library
1:00 Historical Bus Tour – Meet at USC Salkehatchie Atrium
6:00 Dear Allendale – Carolina Theatre
saturDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Constitution Day
9:00 – 2:00 Antique Car Show – USC Salkehatchie Parking Lot
9:00 – 2:00 Voices and Votes
10:00 – 1:00 Family Festival – Memorial Ave.
11:00 Grilling in the Grove – USC Salkehatchie Athletics
2:00 Constitution Day Celebration w/ cake and lemonade
– Carolina Theatre
2:30 – 4:00 Historical Videos – Carolina Theatre
6:00 Performance – Gracie and Lacie – Carolina Theatre
sunDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
10:00 Community Worship Service, First Baptist Church
1:00 Taste of Allendale County ($5 cover charge)
1:00 Happy Home Baptist Church Quilt Display
3:00 Festival Ends
** Schedule subject to change. Every effort will be made to keep this calendar up-to-date.
Previous Humanities Festival Hosts
2021 – Horry County
2019 – York County
2018 – Aiken
2017 – Gaffney
2016 – Beaufort
2015 – Camden
2014 – Walterboro
2013 – Summerville
2011 – Sumter
2010 – Chester
2009 – Bennettsville
2008 – Lake City
2007 – Newberry
2006 – Georgetown
2005 – Greenville
2004 – Winnsboro
2003 – Spartanburg
2002 – Pendleton
2001 – Florence
2000 – Beaufort
1999 – Aiken
1997 – Greenwood
1996 – Hartsville
1995 – Beaufort
1994 – Beaufort
1993 – Beaufort
Previous Humanities Festivals – Schedule of Events
2021 SC Humanities Festival – Horry County – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2019 SC Humanities Festival – York County – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2018 SC Humanities Festival – Aiken – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2017 SC Humanities Festival – Gaffney – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2016 SC Humanities Festival – Beaufort – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2015 SC Humanities Festival – Camden – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2014 SC Humanities Festival – Walterboro – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
2013 SC Humanities Festival – Summerville – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | PDF File
For more information about the South Carolina Humanities Festival, please contact us.
