The Living History Park is a 7.5 acre park with natural springs that provides a hands-on educational experience into the history of our area.
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To inquire about park rentals contact Lynn Thompson, [email protected], phone: (803) 279-7560.
Mark your calendars! The best Fall Festival in town is happening the weekend of October 19th at the Living History Park. You won't want to miss this entertaining and educational look at Colonial History. The time period this event focuses on is when the colonies were under British rule. The event is on Saturday (10am - 5pm) and Sunday (10am - 4pm). Well behaved pets on leashes are always welcome at the park.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Thank You for Your Support, North Augusta Friends & Neighbors of the Living History Park—
Phenomenal turnout, folks! Many smiling faces! Here’s an image of North Augusta Mayor Briton Williams reading excerpts from the Declaration of Independence at noon on July 4th with gusto, vim, and vigor for 248th Independence Day attendees! God Bless the United States of America!
THE PARK NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT: The Grist Mill Has Been Vandalized! Please consider making a donation to make needed repairs of the Park’s beloved Grist Mill.
Please check out the GoFundMe effort below to get it back up and running…every little bit helps!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-living-history-parks-gristmill
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Celebrate the 4th of July on the 4th of July from 10am-2pm.
Our celebration includes a reading from the Declaration of Independence by the Mayor of North Augusta. You can tour the historic buildings throughout the Park and visit with reenactors as they bring history to life. We encourage visitors to show their patriotic spirit by dressing up. You are welcome to bring your patriotic pet as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash.
Thank you, North Augusta Beautification Foundation ! Appreciate all the effort put in April 27th by volunteers from Victory Baptist, Warren-Belvedere, and the young professionals who stepped up to make a difference at the colonial park. “Many hands make light work!”
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The Living History Park loves volunteers! Usually, our projects involve getting your hands dirty or stepping back in time to the Colonial days. This opportunity is to help with the "behind the scenes" work we do to provide the community with amazing free events. If you or someone you know is tech savvy and would like to help, please let us know. Depending on your skills and availability, we can customize your role.
Email [email protected] for more information.
Mark your calendars! We celebrate the 4th of July on the 4th of July. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our country on July 4th from 10am-2pm. Our celebration includes a reading from the Declaration of Independence by the Mayor of North Augusta. You can tour the historic buildings throughout the Park and visit with reenactors as they bring history to life. We encourage visitors to show their patriotic spirit by dressing up. You are welcome to bring your patriotic pet as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash.
Experience History come to life this weekend at the Living History Park. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, April 20 and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, April 21. The event is free to the public. To learn more, go to our website:
https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-2/
It's not too late. There are some tickets left for the upcoming "Under the Crown" Colonial dinner. Join us for a unique dining experience that has delicious food, libations, and entertainment.
https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-dinner/
I just posted the "mouth watering" menu for the upcoming Under the Crown dinner. There's still time to get your tickets but they won't last forever. These special events typically sell out. Click the link to see the menu.
https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-dinner/
Join us for an evening of regalement at the Living History Park on Thursday, April 18th. This is a private event with limited tickets available. See the details on this page:
https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-dinner/
Mark your calendars! The next big event at the Living History Park is coming soon. Experience history come to life at this FREE event. Learn what it was like to live under British occupation in the 18th century.
The events for the next year are posted on our event calendar in case you don't want to wait for these notices. www.colonialtimes.us
Don't miss out on this event! I just checked the website and there's 7 tickets left.
What a phenomenal night! We literally packed the barn with gameplay—nary a cellphone (what is that?) to be seen during the evening…now that speaks volumes!
Colonial Tea
Join us for an afternoon of Colonial elegance. The event begins at 2 pm in the Red Barn and will wrap up at 4 pm. Please note that tickets are limited for this event.
Guests will enjoy:
A variety of teas
Sweets, savory finger sandwiches and of course, delicious scones
Guest speakers on Colonial fashion and tea
Each table will have their very own interpreter
A raffle for a lovely teapot
Purchase tickets on our website:
https://colonialtimes.us/colonial-high-tea/
Don't forget to RSVP for Game Nite at the Park.
https://colonialtimes.us/game-nite/
Don't forget to RSVP for this fun, family-friendly, free event at the Living History Park. We're excited to bring back this popular event. You can easily RSVP on our website. Click the link below.
https://colonialtimes.us/game-nite/
Join us this weekend to celebrate the holidays Colonial-style. This free event starts at 10 am and finishes at 4 pm. There are special activiites for the kids from 11 am to 2 pm where they can make bird feeders to hang on the trees in the park and listen to stories while enjoying hot chocolate. Father Christmas will be in the meeting house from 11 am - 4 pm to visit and take pictures.
For more details: https://colonialtimes.us/christmas/
Remember the Living History Park on Giving Tuesday.
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https://www.nfggive.org/donation/57-0941100 - clck here to donate
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We just had a cancellation for the upcoming Education Day on October 20th. If you are interested, please act fast. Here's the link to fill out the registration request:
https://colonialtimes.us/education-day-reservation-request/
If you want more details about Education Days, here's the page on our website:
https://colonialtimes.us/education-days/
You'll find the email address for the event coordinator on our websie in case you have more questions. She's really the best person to ask.
Please share this post with teachers and homeschoolers just in case they don't follow our page. Thank you.
Education Days Education Days are special days set aside for students in grades 3rd through 6th. Students will watch our colonial past come to life through demonstrations and living exhibits.The events take place the Friday before our two major events. The dates for the next two events are:“A Day ...
Check out the new page on our website. You can click on the links below the special guests to see their own social media or website pages.
https://colonialtimes.us/special-guests/
Dr. B was originally scheduled to join us for the event in October but unfortunately he can't make it. We're hoping to see him at Under the Crown in the Spring.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for A Day to Remember: October 21-22. There are some tickets left for the special dinner and the tea. Don't wait to long to reserve your spot.
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind afternoon at High Tea with Mrs. Benjamin Franklin on Saturday, October 21st. The event begins at 2 pm and is hosted by the Ladies of the Tavern at the Living History Park. You will be entertained with a talk on The Fashions of the Day and enjoy a delicious high tea menu with tantalizing hot teas, savory delights and sweet treats. A limited number of tickets are available for this event. All proceeds go to supporting the Living History Park. Please contact Lynn at [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Please share this with your friends. There's a flyer on our website under events if you want to email the details.
Come support the park and get dirty this Saturday (tomorrow), 9/9, from 7 am – 11:30 am.
We have several areas that need attention and would love to have you join us. Lunch and cold water will be provided. Please contact Lynn to let her know you are coming and share with her any special skills you have.
No experience is required but we always appreciate gardening experience. Groups are welcome. This is a great way to get outdoors and make new acquaintances while serving alongside others to make a difference.
[email protected]
We have two opportunities for volunteers for our October event.
Could you bake something for the Sweet Shop? The Sweet Shop has become a fantastic money raiser for the park so we need lots of cookies, bars, pound cakes and candy for the three days of the event.
Could you be a server at the Thursday Oct. 19th Colonial Banquet in the Barn? Teens are welcome.
If interested, please email us at [email protected].
Join us for the private dinner at the park. If you've been before, please share your experience so others will know the experience is worth the price. NOTE: This is a fundraising opportunity for the park.
Begin the evening in the tavern with beer, wine, and appetizers. Continue to the barn to enjoy a delicious catered dinner and more entertainment.
Reservations are required for this event and there’s a limited number of seats. The cost is $75 per person. Please contact Lynn Thompson to purchase tickets at [email protected] or call (803) 279-7560.
Our new website is up. Same address as before. You may need to clear your browser cache if you don't see the screen below. Browsers like to remember the old location.
You definitely should check out the Park History page under the About tab. It's cool to see what has been built over the last 30+ years. Many of you are the reason this was possible.
Here's a shameless plug for donations. We have several current projects and a list of future projects. The grants we receive require that we raise matching funds. We also keep our events free thanks to the generous donations of people like you and our volunteers.
https://www.nfggive.com/donation/57-0941100 - to donate
www.colonialtimes.us
299 W Spring Grove Avenue
North Augusta, SC
29841
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