Annual Humanities Festival

The 2024 festival will highlight the rich cultural history of North Augusta and celebrate the arts and humanities.

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 23 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. 

Schedule:

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; “featuring African American Story Quilts of Dr. Marlene O’Bryant-Seabrook celebrating the American Jazz Era.” An opening talk will take place during the reception.
Palmetto Park and Pond on display in the Upper Gallery
Mackenzie Barfield – Weaving Through SC on display in the Main Gallery; “a collaborative weaving exploring the connectedness of people and communities, inspired by our region’s rich textile history”
Motorkeg tap truck and food truck
Music by The Henrys