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Named for the area’s first residents—the Pee Dee Indian Tribe—this region is rich with the natural beauty of the outdoors: free-flowing rivers, wildlife-filled swamplands and blooming gardens. Time travel at Revolutionary War and Civil War sites, stroll through architecturally diverse historic districts and learn about the area’s agrarian past at tobacco and cotton farms and museums. REGIONAL MUST-SEES Marlboro County Historical Museum, Bennettsville | The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden, Bishopville | Darlington Raceway, Darlington | Little Pee Dee State Park, Dillon | Palmetto Peddlers, Florence | Kalmia Gardens, Hartsville | Moore Farms Botanical Garden, Lake City Big John’s Soul Food Restaurant & BBQ Grill, Marion Agrarian Living South Carolina Tobacco Museum MULLINS Located in the restored turn-of-the-century train depot, visitors can watch a 15-minute video explaining the town’s early role in tobacco production. Also see tobacco-related equipment, a horse-drawn wagon, reconstructed pole barn, blacksmith tools and special exhibits. U-pick at Poston’s Strawberry Farm JOHNSONVILLE Every spring, the farm opens to the public for self-pick berries by the bucket or flat. Stroll the picturesque rows of juicy, sweet berries and get your fill. Williams Muscadine Vineyard and Farm NESMITH An agricultural cooperative home to sweet muscadine grapevines, this vineyard takes you through history with its 80-year-old farmhouse. Taste grapes, take animal farm tours, and try your hand at sifting flour, churning butter and washing clothes like they did in the ol' days. Young Plantations Pecans FLORENCE A beloved stop on the South Carolina Pecan Trail, this family-owned company dating to 1920 offers a variety of nutty treats, pecan candies, pecan pies and gifts to bring home with you. South Carolina Cotton Museum BISHOPVILLE Exhibits of farm and manufacturing equipment spanning two centuries allow visitors to experience the legacy of cotton from field to the factory. The Company Store inside the museum carries cotton-themed and locally grown/manufactured products. FESTIVALS & EVENTS Art walks, food festivals, golf tournaments, fireworks and holiday light displays— no matter the time of year, there’s always something exciting happening in the Palmetto State. In fact, South Carolina hosts more than 300 fairs and festivals around the state. Bring the whole family to seasonal celebrations and exciting museum exhibits—or gather up your friends for gourmet food experiences and wine and beer festivals. You’re sure to find something for all interests, all ages. Explore our events calendar to find something during your next trip. Visit DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/festivals-and-events.
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