Discover Aiken – 2021-2022

FEATURES

Founders: Aiken formed during Reconstruction — page 6

History highlights: A fascinating past — page 10

SRS: The product of decades of dedication — page 20

E-bike tour: See history up close — page 38

Golf history: Two courses dominated for decades — page 42

Hopelands: A peaceful haven for everyone — page 50

DEPARTMENTS

Facts and Figures — page 16

Cities and Towns — page 17

Top Employers — page 24

Education: Opportunities abound — page 36

Golf Courses — 44

Recreation: Live, work and play here — page 46 

Horses: Aiken's equine heritage on display  — page 48 

Art and Culture: Enriching the community — page 54

Things to Do — page 57

Uniquely Aiken — page 62


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Today's events for May 19

Today's events for May 19

The Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through June 24. Savannah River Winds will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In case of inclement weather, performances will be moved to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661. The concerts are free. For more information, call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov. Read moreToday's events for May 19