Pee Dee Back Country Day

Pee Dee Back Country Day in Lake City, SC

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 ACL Building + Pole Barn | Downtown Lake City, South Carolina
🎟️ Free Admission

During the ArtFields Festival, step back into Colonial America at Pee Dee Back Country Day, a free, family-friendly historical event held in downtown Lake City, South Carolina. This immersive experience brings the history of the Pee Dee region to life with live demonstrations, historical reenactors, and hands-on displays of traditional colonial trades.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a family looking for things to do in Lake City, SC, or a visitor exploring the Pee Dee region, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of early American life.

Live Colonial Craft Demonstrations

Visitors can watch skilled artisans demonstrate traditional colonial-era crafts and trades that were essential to everyday life in early America. Demonstrations may include:

• Blacksmithing
• Weaving
• Indigo processing
• Soap and candle making
• Carpentry and woodworking

These interactive exhibits allow guests to see how early settlers in South Carolina’s Pee Dee region lived and worked.

Revolutionary War Musket Demonstrations

If weather permits, attendees can experience the excitement of live musket-firing demonstrations. These demonstrations recreate the sounds and techniques used during the American Revolutionary period, offering a glimpse into the military history of colonial South Carolina.

Meet Historical Reenactors

Throughout the day, historical reenactors in authentic colonial attire will share stories, answer questions, and demonstrate what daily life was like before and after the American Revolution. Visitors can learn about colonial clothing, tools, customs, and traditions from knowledgeable interpreters.

Explore the Lynches Lake Historical Society & Museum

While visiting the event, stop by the Lynches Lake Historical Society & Museum to discover artifacts and exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and its role in shaping American history.

Family-Friendly Event in Lake City, SC

Pee Dee Back Country Day is a perfect outing for families, history lovers, students, and anyone looking for things to do in Lake City, South Carolina. Enjoy a full day of living history, educational demonstrations, and community celebration in the heart of downtown.

📍 Location: ACL + Pole Barn | Downtown Lake City, SC
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free

Bring your friends and family and experience one of the most unique historical events in the Pee Dee region.

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