South Carolina Revolutionary War Road Trip: Part 5 - Thoroughbred Country

By Jason Barnette

Road Trip

Leave the interstates behind on this road trip through the countryside.

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Here are the 3 Revolutionary War sites you can visit on this 92-mile drive.

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God’s Acre Healing Springs

No. 1

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The spring waters supposedly healed mortally wounded soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

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People fill water bottles and jugs with the restorative water.

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Get lunch at Miller's Bread Basket for savory Amish-style cooking.

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Spend a night or two in the cabins at Barnwell State Park.

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Aiken, SC

destination

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The walkable small city features the very best of southern hospitality.

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No one goes hungry in Aiken from a lack of options.

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Aiken County Historical Museum

no. 2

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Learn about the American Revolution skirmishes and local Patriot families.

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Then, learn about the city's history as the "Winter Colony" and horse disciplines. 

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Stay at The Willcox, a boutique hotel opened in 1898.

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Spacious guest rooms in the old part of the hotel feature gas fireplaces and wonderfully comfortable bedding.

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Charles Hammond House

no. 3

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Visit the gravesite of a prominent frontier family who fought for independence.

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