Aiken's sporting life / Jane Page Thompson ; foreword by Linda Knox McLean, MFH Aiken Hounds.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, Jane Page, author.

Contributor:

McLean, Linda Knox, writer of foreword.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Outdoor recreation--South Carolina--Aiken--History.

Outdoor recreation.

Outdoor recreation--South Carolina--Aiken--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages).

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

In 1869, newspaper articles touted Aiken as a health and pleasure resort with the world's largest wooden hotel. Swirling social life and sporting action continued during the war years, when the women of society carried on local traditions. In 1950, Aiken was bustling with scientists and engineers who relocated to work at the Savannah River Site. The last half of the 20th century saw swelling crowds at polo matches, steeplechase races, fox hunts, golf courses, and cultural amusements. In the early 21st century, many Aiken sporting traditions mark milestone anniversaries. At the center of everything is Hitchcock Woods, a woodland paradise, pine-topped cathedral, and equestrian playground that remains open year-round. The Hitchcock Woods Foundation was established to safeguard this treasure within the heart of Aiken. The Aiken Horse Show, held each spring, and Blessing of the Hounds, held on Thanksgiving, are two of the most revered of Aiken's sporting traditions.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439655443

1439655448