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:

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.
Guided Historic 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.
Redcliffe Plantation and Beech Island Historical Society
Guided tours of Redcliffe at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
Location: 181 Redcliffe Rd, Beech Island, SC 29842
Tours are $10 per person; the grounds are free
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Living History Park Open
The Living History Park is a recreated village representing the period between 1735–1785, run by the non-profit Olde Towne Preservation Association and volunteers.
Location: 299 W Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Community Mural Painting
with Adeana Berry at the Arts & Heritage Center. Bring the kids & let ’em paint!
Location: The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Society House Tours
Location: Corner of Barton Road and Boylan Street, North Augusta
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
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Transforming Realism into Abstract Art
Location: Better World Studios, Historic Hickman Hall, 125 Marshall St, Graniteville, SC 29829
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Take the Trolley – Lecture and Activities
Presentation by Aiken County Historical Museum Director Lauren Virgo. Take an historic tour (via PowerPoint) of the trolley’s route from Augusta to Aiken. Fun activities for kids
Location: 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Free and open to the public
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
North Augusta Cultural Arts Council – Youth Showcase
Performances by area youth
Location: Amphitheater, 1009 Center St, North Augusta, SC 29841