Scarecrows in the Garden open through October

2008-10-17 / Beauty in the Backyard

Historic Columbia Foundation will offer autumn fun each day in October

during Scarecrows in the

Garden. This special outdoor exhibit features more than 35 handcrafted scarecrows from families, businesses, organizations, and an entry from Governor Mark Sanford and family. The free exhibit opened on October 1 and ends on October 31. Hours are Monday- Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm; Sundays, 1 pm- 5 pm at the histor ic Rober t Mills House and Gardens, 1616 Blanding Street. Visitors can also enjoy a scavenger hunt and participate in a contest to find Sneaky Steve, the missing scarecrow. Historic Columbia Foundation will announce scarecrow contest winners on Saturday, October 25 during Family Day, from 10 am- 2 pm. For more information, call 252-1770, ext. 33 or visit www.HistoricColumbia.org.

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