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 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.
SC Humanities is pleased to announce that the 2024 Humanities Festival will be hosted by North Augusta. SAVE THE DATES: The festival will take place Thursday, September 12 – Saturday, September 14, 2024. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop about the 2024 South Carolina Humanities Festival.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Blue Jeans & Blue Grass Kick Off
Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
- Unveiling of the updated Historic Driving Tour Brochure
- Unveiling of the reprint of Don Rhodes’ book North Augusta (available in the Arts & Heritage Center gift shop)
- Jazz! Art Quilts in Performance on display in the Upper Gallery
- Palmetto Park and Pond on display in the Upper Gallery
- Mackenzie Barfield – Weaving Through SC on display in the Main Gallery
- Tap truck and food truck
- Music by The Henrys
Friday, September 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Lecture: The Hampton Terrace Hotel
Presented by George Forbes
Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor), 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tours of the Historic Charles Hammond House
Location: 908 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
$15 admission
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tours of Lookaway Hall
Location: 103 W Forest Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
2:00 p.m.
Lecture: Reconstruction
Presented by Dr. Vernon Burton
Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor), 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
4:00 p.m.
Lecture: Edgefield Pottery
Presented by Tony Riley
Location: Council Chambers, North Augusta Municipal Building (third floor), 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reception for the Annual North Augusta Artists Guild “Fall Into Art” Show and Sale
Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
Saturday, September 14
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
National Blue Bird Trail Talk & Display
Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Historic Trolley Tours
Leaving on the hour from the Arts & Heritage Center, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
$5.00 per person
Reservations must be made in advance by calling 803-441-4380
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tours of the Historic Charles Hammond House
Location: 908 W Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
$15 admission
Additional events and programs will be added in the coming weeks. Check back soon for the complete 2024 Humanities Festival schedule.
Previous Humanities Festival Hosts
2023 – Orangeburg County
2022 – Allendale County
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
2023 SC Humanities Festival – Orangeburg County – ARCHIVED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | Website
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.
