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 The
Orangeburg Festival of Roses began as a vision held by a group of citizens seeking
a way to enhance the development of Orangeburg and improve the quality of life
for its residents. As a result of
that vision, the first festival was held in 1972. The Greater
Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce was the sole sponsor of that first festival.
At present the City of Orangeburg and the Orangeburg County Chamber
of Commerce are co-sponsors of the event.
The format has changed over the years, but the basic concept has remained the same - an abundance of beautiful roses, enjoyable activities, and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center, Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization
Association, Orangeburg Legal Secretaries, Kiwanis Club, Orangeburg
Distributors, Inc., Quail Unlimited and other organizations add
their
special entertainment and activities to make the 36th Orangeburg
Festival of Roses very special. The
Horne Wetlands Park
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A
major new theme was added to the gardens in July 1992 with the establishment
of the Horne Wetlands Park. This boardwalk takes the visitor
2,600 feet into a tupelo/cypress wetland that lies between the display
garden and the North Fork of the Edisto River. The fully handicap
accessible boardwalk permits the visitors to get an up close look
at the plant life and wildlife of a wetlands area as well as the Edisto
River. The park also features a boat dock with a gazebo.
