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BEECH ISLAND â Redcliffe Plantation was blanketed in haze and fallen leaves early Friday, a New Yearâs Day many had longed for.
It was decidedly blustery for a 68-degree South Carolina morning, with breezes spritzing the state historic site â once home to Civil War politician James Henry Hammond, his descendants and slaves â with glistening rain.
The grounds, more than 300 acres painted a palette of wintertime hazel, were nearly empty. The expansive porch was deserted, its rocking chairs still. A lane lined by magnolias welcomed one walker around 9:30 a.m. Birds chirped. Branches rustled. But, overall, it was quiet, peaceful.
In years past, many greeted January with so-called First Day hikes, wilderness excursions promoted by Americaâs State Parks and a raft of other players.
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