Oconee | Palmetto Places

Come along to the Upcountry and tour Issaqueena Falls. Visit a mountain tunnel, the Chattooga River, a frontier outpost, an apple orchard, and a roadside stand with colorful whirligigs. Hear a dulcimer maker's sweet music and grin while they pick a tune at Cuzzins Store.

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Oconee
Episode 1

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Oconee County was an area once inhabited by Cherokee Indians. “Oconee” in the Cherokee language means “water eyes from the hills,” which is a fitting name for a location featuring many waterfalls...
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Episode 2

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All along the roads in Oconee County, visitors and passers-by can see examples of folk art. Joanna Angle visits artist Ruby Bolt at her “Whirligig City.” Mrs. Bolt talks about creating these so-called...
Oconee
Episode 3

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In this segment, Joanna Angle discusses some of Oconee’s natural locations to explore: Stumphouse Mountain, and the Chattooga River. According to enthusiasts, the Chattooga River boasts some of the...
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Episode 4

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Oconee State Park is one of South Carolina’s most popular state parks. This park boasts a 20 acre lake, with cabins, campsites, rowboats, picnic shelters, and a playground. Along with the state park...
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Oconee County is the acknowledged leader of South Carolina’s apple production.
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Episode 6

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To understand the mountains, one must hear their music: folk songs, old hymns, and haunting ballads passed down from generation to generation. In this segment, music maker Dean Eades joins to discuss...