163 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com on the coast the privately-owned research reserve of 16,000 acres near Georgetown. Encompassing a rich diversity of every common ecosystem found on the South Carolina coast, Hobcaw Barony is also home to over 70 cultural sites including cemeteries, slave cabins and the Baruchs’ houses. The welcome center and gift shop are fantastic resources for understanding the ecological and historical surroundings, which include two 4,000-year-old Native American shell rings. History enthusiasts will also enjoy touring the Rice Museum, the South Carolina Maritime Museum, the Kaminski House Museum, the Gullah Museum and the Georgetown County Museum, all of which are located on Front Street in Georgetown. Additionally, Elizabeth Huntsinger’s Ghosts of Georgetown Tours operates yearround. Book a group of five or more by calling 843543-5777. Huntsinger gives haunted tours at Hopsewee Plantation as well. Check hopsewee.com for availability and to book. While Hampton Plantation near McClellanville also offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, be advised that the house is not heated or insulated so be sure to dress in layers. Visit southcarolinaparks.com/hampton for details. On the days when temperatures really start to drop and it makes more sense to hibernate at home rather than venturing out and about, eliminate cabin fever before it even sets in by planning ahead. Pick up hearty readymade meals such as casseroles, lasagna, meatloaf and hot chicken pilau and gumbo, along with a few bottles of wine from Get Carried Away. Candles, coffee, baked goods and pastries from Whiskey Moon Cafe’s Sage & Salvage are a must. Drop into My Sister’s Books to stock up on new and used paperbacks, classics and beach reads as well as puzzles. Stop by Lowes Foods or Food Lion to build up a stash of firewood, starters and lighters to keep the home fires burning, ensuring a comfy, cozy backdrop against the chill. Here in the Lowcountry, no matter what the season, there’s never a shortage of things to do, places to go or people with whom to visit. Whether throwing a dinner party for friends for no special reason, organizing a potluck with neighbors, playing games with the family, starting a book club, diving into the TBR stack, trying a new recipe, learning more about the local history or bundling up and taking long walks on the beach, the magic of the offseason abounds along the coast. Shopping on Front Street. Credit to Main Street Georgetown Business Association.
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