The railroad played an integral role in Aiken’s history and the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum is preserving that history for residents and visitors alike.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches! Not only green when summer s here, but in the coldest time of year. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
The Festival of Trees adds a touch of holiday cheer to the Aiken Visitor Center and Train Museum each year, and it also helps local businesses and organizations share information about their latest causes or general information about what they do.Â
This year s Festival of Trees boasts 18 entries â the most so far in its four-year run, said Hampton Wayt, tourism coordinator.Â
The tree decorated by the Friends of the Aiken County Animal Shelter has an emphasis on adopting pets from the shelter, while the tree decorated by Aiken Senior Life Services brings awareness to the increase in meals the organization has had to deliver to its clients this year during the coronavirus pandemic.Â
The Festival of Trees adds a touch of holiday cheer to the Aiken Visitor Center and Train Museum each year, and it also helps local businesses and organizations share information about their latest causes or general information about what they do.Â
This year s Festival of Trees boasts 18 entries â the most so far in its four-year run, said Hampton Wayt, tourism coordinator.Â
The tree decorated by the Friends of the Aiken County Animal Shelter has an emphasis on adopting pets from the shelter, while the tree decorated by Aiken Senior Life Services brings awareness to the increase in meals the organization has had to deliver to its clients this year during the coronavirus pandemic.Â