SC Cooking & Cuisine

South Carolina's holiday table is a delicious blend of tradition and comfort foods.

Expect to see a variety of foods including ham with red-eye gravy, turkey and gravy, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and homemade biscuits.  Don’t forget the Hoppin' John for New Year's luck! Of course, no meal is complete without dessert – pecan pie, coconut cake, fruit cake, and apple pie.  South Carolina’s tradition-rich cooking, from the blends of African, Caribbean, and European heritages, brings families together around flavors passed down through generations.

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South Carolina State Library supports South Carolina State Museum’s “American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution” Exhibit Opening

June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Join the South Carolina State Library in supporting the State Museum's new exhibit, “American Battleground: South Carolina's Revolution.” Discover how South Carolina evolved from a prosperous British colony to a key battleground in the American Revolution. Visit the State Library’s table to explore resources on the American Revolution. 
 

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