Hobcaw Barony

05/26/2026

Have you heard of Hendrik Van Loon's Wide World Game? Our education staff found this 1933 game within the Foundation’s archives and learned how to play. After undergoing some trial games, we are now ready to try it out with you! Sign up for the Vintage Games program on July 23rd to test your skill at this and other games that the Baruchs and their guests played! (Note: We will be using game copies; archived versions will be on display.)

Reservations can be made at https://hobcawbarony.org/event/an-afternoon-of-vintage-games-at-hobcaw-house/

05/22/2026

Take a deeper dive into the rich history and conservation legacy of in this fascinating interview from Mount Pleasant Magazine featuring Executive Director George Chastain and host Scott Richards.

Spanning more than 16,000 acres in Georgetown County, South Carolina, Hobcaw Barony is a one-of-a-kind research reserve where history, culture, and conservation come together. In this episode, George shares the remarkable story behind Hobcaw’s unique name and explores the property’s journey from Native American lands and colonial rice plantations to Bernard Baruch’s winter retreat.

The conversation also highlights the extraordinary vision of Belle W. Baruch, whose passion for preservation and conservation led to the creation of The Belle W. Baruch Foundation and ensured Hobcaw Barony’s future as a living laboratory for South Carolina universities.

Learn how Hobcaw continues to protect pristine ecosystems, preserve historic slave villages, and honor the unique coastal heritage of Georgetown County.

🎧 Listen or watch the full interview here: https://mountpleasantmagazine.com/2026/sc-carolina-coast/hammock-coast/georgetown-the-podcast/16000-acres-of-history-inside-georgetowns-hobcaw-barony-with-george-chastain/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41i8J1NQ8k8...

05/21/2026

Please join us in celebrating Hobcaw Barony’s Manager of Annual Giving, Jessica Sasser, on her graduation from Leadership Georgetown!

Not only did she complete this prestigious program, but she also stepped up as a presenter for her class project. Her team focused on raising funds and collecting essential supplies for a nursing closet to support students across the Georgetown County School District—ensuring local kids have the health and hygiene resources they need to stay confident and ready to learn.

At Hobcaw Barony, we believe in stewardship, education, and community, and Jessica perfectly embodies those values both on and off the barony grounds.

Pictured here: Jessica celebrating her graduation alongside Justice Kaye Hearn and Georgetown Chamber Board Chair John Bullard.

Thank you, Jessica, for your dedication to making Georgetown County a better place for everyone. We are fortunate to have you on our team!

05/20/2026

☀️Same beach; different years! All four photos feature loggerhead sea turtle tracks on Hobcaw Beach. The black-and-white photos were taken by Lewis Riley in 1975. The color photos, taken on Sunday by Brandie with , show this year's first false crawl (i.e., no eggs laid)! Maybe the first nest will be laid before the end of the week?!

😎 You can keep track of the sea turtle activity on Hobcaw Beach by following - special thanks to SCUTE members for monitoring our beach every day through turtle season!

05/15/2026

Happening tomorrow! Come shop for a great cause.

Join us at J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island for an exciting upcoming event you won’t want to miss!

We’re bringing together style, community, and a great reason to stop in and shop your favorites. Whether you’re looking for effortless coastal fashion, a fun outing with friends, or just a reason to explore something new in Pawleys Island, this is the perfect opportunity.

📍 Location: J.McLaughlin, Pawleys Island
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
⏰ Time: 12pm-4pm

Bring a friend! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate with our wonderful local community.

05/13/2026

It’s that time of year: alligator breeding season! While visiting Kimbel Pond, a few of our educators were amazed to hear an alligator bellow! Although this production of sound is usually attributed to males, female alligators may also bellow during mating season. If you look to the left side of the video in the comments, you’ll see some small alligators close-by to the adult alligator, which leads us to believe the adult is a female looking after some of last year’s young. What do you think?

05/12/2026

Join us at J.McLaughlin in Pawleys Island for an exciting upcoming event you won’t want to miss!

We’re bringing together style, community, and a great reason to stop in and shop your favorites. Whether you’re looking for effortless coastal fashion, a fun outing with friends, or just a reason to explore something new in Pawleys Island, this is the perfect opportunity.

📍 Location: J.McLaughlin, Pawleys Island
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16
⏰ Time: 12pm-4pm

Bring a friend! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate with our wonderful local community.

05/07/2026

Because of YOU, the legacy of Hobcaw Barony continues to inspire and impact future generations.

During Palmetto Giving Day, our incredible community came together to support the preservation of the historic Strawberry Schoolhouse and the creation of a new Outdoor Classroom — helping us connect the past, present, and future through education, conservation, and stewardship.

Belle Baruch believed deeply in protecting the natural world and creating opportunities for learning. Thanks to your generosity, her vision lives on every day at Hobcaw Barony through the students who explore our forests and marshes, the preservation of historic places that tell important stories, and the research and education that shape a better future.

Together, you helped raise $21,265 to ensure that Hobcaw remains a place where history, conservation, and education thrive for generations to come.

From all of us at Hobcaw Barony — thank you for believing in this mission and for being part of Belle’s enduring legacy. 💚