Congaree Creek
The Colonial Fort Tour: When Cayce was the Frontier In the deep woods of colonial South Carolina, in what is now Cayce, European settlers met natives to trade at a little fort built in 1718. Walk to the site of Fort Congaree and hear its intriguing stories as we delve into the struggles of the […]
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After two years of virtual Fall Field Day events, the Archaeological Society of South Carolina is thrilled to announce that this year’s 35th Annual Fall Field Day will be held in-person at the 12,000 Year History Park, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. The Fall Filed Day will be held Saturday (Oct. 8) from 10 […]
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SC Department of Transportation crews were on the bridge over Congaree Creek in Cayce, Thursday. Workers were repairing potholes on the I-77 bridge over Congaree Creek in Lexington County. The southbound lane was closed to remove damaged portions of the concrete and repair the concrete bridge decks with a smooth surface. The crews worked to […]
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Learn about the history of Cayce on volunteer-led summer tours. The tours are from June to September on Saturdays, starting at 10 a.m. This Saturday (June 5) there will be an in-person Civil War Battlefield Tour detailing the Battle of Congaree Creek. It occurred as General William T. Sherman’s Union army arrived at Columbia’s doorstep. […]
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