Kara Rutter

Farms of the Brave Ag+Art Tour | Memorial Day Weekend 2026 | #America250 #SC250 We can see the past from where we build the future. (ChatGPT image) South Carolina has more Revolutionary War battle sites than any state in the nation. More than 200 battles and skirmishes. More than 600 historical markers. A landscape so saturated with the blood of the founding that historians have argued, with considerable evidence, that the Revolution was not won in Boston or Philadelphia or Valley Forge—it...

Agritourism builds rural community Agritourism is one of those words you've probably seen without necessarily knowing what it means—or why it matters. Here's a plain-language breakdown, and why it's become one of the most important economic tools in rural South Carolina. The Simple Definition Agritourism is any activity that brings visitors to a working farm or agricultural operation for educational, recreational, or commercial purposes. It sits at the intersection of agriculture and...

Memorial Day Weekend ideas! Memorial Day weekend in South Carolina usually means beaches, cookouts, and festivals. But in 2026, there's something else worth adding to your long weekend—something that gets you off the interstate and onto a veteran's farm. Here are some of the best ways to spend May 22–25, 2026, in the Palmetto State, with a special spotlight on the event we think deserves the top of your list. 1. The Farms of the Brave Ag + Art Tour (Statewide) Free. Self-guided. Four days....