The beauty of road tripping. You get to see places and things that you would probably miss if you…read morefly. This is one of those places that you would probably miss, but I am thankful that I didn't. What a beautiful tribute to these distinguished young men of courage and valor known as the Tuskeegee Airmen. Situated off the beaten path in a small South Carolina town called Walterboro (across from the regional Lowcountry airport). The memorial park is such a lovely, tranquil place. I could envision sitting out there with a good book or taking a moment for reflection. It's not a large memorial area, which to me, was perfect. Its purpose is well accomplished, as it is full of history. Red Tails was already a favorite movie of mine. Thanks to Disney+, I was able to watch it again and appreciate these mighty men all the more. If by chance you happen to be in or pass through Walterboro, SC please make a point to stop, honor, and educate yourself about these fearless men who truly deserve their flowers.

The Tuskegee Airman memorial is a beautiful tribute located next to a small airstrip. It has…read moreinformational plaques so you can read all about these brave African American aviators. They have picnic tables to have lunch on and if you need to use the restroom the airport is right there. I love finding little gems like this and catch up on history that black people helped create. Even though it's only a small snippet of what these men achieved it gave me a sense of pride to be there.

Visited.a friend while lives in Summerville a few years back when looking at places to retire. We…read morelooked in several places in Florida and contemplated other locations as well, but fell in love with the quaint town and proximity to Charleston and the beaches. The people are friendly, the housing prices more reasonable than where we were up north and downtown Summerville has cute shops, good restaurants and community events we love to attend. For us it was the perfect spot for relocation.

Summerville has grown quite a bit since I purchased property in the area. The construction of…read moreseveral neighborhoods including Cane Bay, Carnes Crossroads and Nexton has definitely led to an influx of new residents and new traffic!! The restaurant scene has exploded and many of the popular restaurants that were once downtown have built/added Summerville locations (Halls Chop House, Poughan's Southern Kitchen.) The area is a nice suburb that seems primarily filled with growing families and retirees. I don't feel there is a lot to do necessarily but if coffee shops, eating out, shopping, spa treatments happy hours are your thing it's not too bad. It feels safe which is important and property value has soared due to the growth in the area :) $$$$ There are some hidden spots that are interesting like the small art gallery downtown, a couple of wine bars ect. Overall, it's a growing area that is really nice but getting to the point of being overcrowded.

Nestled on the edge of Historic Summerville, the Azalea town in the pines, the Timrod Library is an…read moreactual treasure chest of both history and wonder. Filled with books that celebrate history, current novelist favorites, children's selection, and a quiet space not yet tarnished and overrun with technology, the Timrod is perhaps the best Library I have encountered yet. It's enough to make anyone re-discover and fall in love with Libraries as they were once intended- a peaceful space to educate oneself and dive into both new and old perspectives. The smells of the old 1915 home make you feel blessed to even be amongst such information that can both educate and open your eyes. Open from 10-5 daily, the fee for membership at this nonprofit is only $25 a year. This type of non profit is a great reminder that not all are the same- the money from membership goes to being able to maintain the site rather than go directly into someone's pocket. Of course you're free to spend time learning complimentarily, but once you set foot inside and are open to all it has to offer, needless to say, I wanted to give more so that this special place can continue to exist and thrive. Did I mention T-shirts. You simply must go. The staff are all wonderful people to care about people and their work. Cindy, Carol, Connie, Louis, Barbara .... these women are pillars of examples of grace and encouragement. Am so happy the Timrod is here, has been here, and better continue to be! Much love, your woman and faithful forever patron, Natalie

This is a fantastic small city park tucked away in a residential area. The grounds and equipment…read morewere all well kept. There's a paved walking path around the perimeter of the property with plenty of shade from all the beautiful oaks. Amenities include a playground, 2 basketball courts, a baseball area, and 2 picnic shelters. There's plenty of parking as well.

If you need help with family planning, immunizations for your child(ren), WIC or other issues,…read morehere's a government place that may be able to help you out - if you qualify, of course. I like to set my appointments for early mornings cause you seem to be able to get in and out a whole lot faster than going in later in the morning. Forget about the afternoons cause you can be there for hours!!! The facility overall is clean and there's a tv in the waiting area to entertain the kids. Normally they'll have some educational cartoon on. They used to have books for the kids to read, but I guess one too many of them are being mistreated because there weren't any the last time I visited. Some helpful advice...don't be late! If you're late after so many minutes, they'll make you reschedule, which is only fair. Oh and make sure you have EVERYTHING you need with you. It'll save you the time and trouble later.

We frequently visit this library. They have a good selection of books and DVDs. If you don't find…read morewhat you want you can go to SCLends.org and have books/DVDs sent from other county libraries to this branch for pick up. Be warned, it can take a week or two for them to arrive. This is how we usually have to get the specific books that my child wants. Overall decent little local library. You should definitely check it out! We really like that the kids room has some toys and is closed off from the adults area so the smaller kids don't have to be so quiet while you search for your next book. I believe you can also print, copy, fax and use a computer here also.

f you are an adult reader who loves romance, sci-fi, Black history, and powerful fiction, the…read moreDorchester County Library on Ashley River Rd is a hidden gem you NEED to visit! The selection is impressive -- from swoon-worthy romance novels to mind-bending sci-fi , plus a strong and growing collection highlighting Black authors, Black history, and culturally rich storytelling . I've found everything from classic historical works to contemporary fiction that keeps you up way past bedtime. The space itself is clean, peaceful, and perfect for getting lost in a book. The staff? Amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful when you're looking for your next great read. They don't just point -- they recommend. And they get it when you say, "I want something with depth, passion, and a little plot twist." Between the atmosphere, the curated selections, and the welcoming energy, this location makes reading feel like an experience, not just a hobby.

Great selection of books for all ages. Large play room, but it seems you have to try keeping the…read morekids' volume to a minimum. A bit weird considering there are loud blocks and toys for them to play with. Also have a teen area. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Service was great. Attendant was very helpful & friendly. Definitely a great value-FREE for…read moreDorchester County residents. Services requested were flatscreen tv disposal.

When we first bought our house, we discovered that waste/recycling were not included in our taxes…read more So, we set out on the journey to find a waste/recycling company that truly did recycling. We found one, only to be told 4 months later that they would no longer be doing recycling. We paid this company more so that we could have recycling and decided that we didn't need to pay them more if they wouldn't provide a service that we desperately believe in. So, we set out on a new quest to find a company who could help. Guess what. One doesn't exist that services our subdivision. So, we started doing a little research and soon discovered that we could drop our waste/recycling off at one of the Dorchester County Solid Waste's convenience locations. We're sold. We typically take a bag of trash every two weeks, and we take all of our recycling. This place accepts aluminum/metal, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tires, carpet, styrofoam, household bagged trash, and large items. Let's face it; it's a dump. but, for a dump, it's actually pretty cool. I will say that those who work there never offer to help, but I'm not sure that it's the job to do so. They are responsible for keeping the area clean and traffic flowing, and they do a good job of it. If you're over having someone pick up your trash but not having recycling service, you might consider dumping your trash collector and visiting the dump.