Arts & Culture

10 Best Ways to Beat the Heat

Ideas for what to do and where to stay cool during the hottest days of the year!

Living History

Get a glimpse into the past and see how The Foothills Farmstead helps preserve history by offering a taste of what life was like in the early 1900s in the Foothills of South Carolina.

Spotlight on Visitor Center Mural

Local artist Melody Davis painted a fabulous mural that highlights various points of interest throughout Oconee County.

Museum of the Cherokee in SC

Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail

Volunteer organization celebrates area heritage through artistic quilt panels that tell a story with color and design reflecting the timeless tradition of quilting.

WPAC Facilities Upgrade Campaign

Help support WPAC! Funds are needed to enhance the concession area, restrooms and other areas to better serve the audience and attract world class entertainment for decades to come.

50th year of “Deliverance”

The filming of Deliverance generated public interest and resulted in political decisions that permanently protected one of our most treasured natural places–the Chattooga River.

Smithsonian Comes to Oconee

The Smithsonian Institution’s “Water/Ways” exhibit has made stops around the country and is coming to the Westminster Train Depot.

Alley Cats

Twelve hand painted cats are hidden in spots throughout downtown Seneca, find them “sCATtered” around the city!

Meet the Upstate Outdoor Adventurer

Casey Shoub is an outdoor adventure photographer & videographer specializing in premier aerial drone work. He is known to many as the “Upstate Outdoor Adventurer”.

Oconee’s Arts & Historical Landmarks

Passport to Arts & Historical Landmarks is a pocket-size guidebook highlighting twenty-two interesting places of cultural significance within Oconee County, SC.

Oconee Inspired Artists

We’re proud to showcase artistic talent! The natural beauty found in Oconee County lends inspiration to artsy types who express themselves in many creative ways…