November 12, 2026
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10 a.m.
Enjoy a free tour of the historic Thomas E. Hart House. Join a Kalmia Gardens’ docent to learn about the history of the Gardens, from Thomas Hart, to Miss May, right up to the present.
The tour begins at 10:00am and meets at the front door of the Hart House. House tours are open to the public and are for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no pre-registration for tours, and availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
November 12, 2026
10:00am
December 6, 2026
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3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
You are cordially invited to share the holiday spirit with Kalmia Gardens at the Historic Hart House c. 1820.
The Hart House will be open, free of charge, decorated in period style with light snacks and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Along with the Hart House tour, the Hart Cottage will also be open free of charge. Please visit both historic homes on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Hart House is located in Kalmia Gardens at 1624 W. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
The Hart Cottage is located at 106 E. Home Ave., Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
December 6, 2026
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
January 6, 2027
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8:30am - 10:30am
Join Assistant Director of Kalmia Gardens, Lucy Contreras, for a weekly beginner-friendly horticulture basics class. Learn the foundations – from soil to design, pruning to entomology, and plenty in between – to start or improve your garden!
Classes start on January 6 and end on March 3, meeting every Wednesday at the Joslin Education Center from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Classes will primarily be in the classroom, but will include one outdoor practical. Space is limited and registration opens October 26 and ends January 3, pre-registration and $125 fee required (credit card fees apply, please contact Lucy Contreras at [email protected] to arrange alternative payment of check or cash). Save code HORT10 to use at checkout to get $10 off from October 26 until November 2!
Lucy Contreras is the Assistant Director of Kalmia Gardens and has worked in public horticulture for almost two decades at different public gardens in New York and South Carolina. Her experience includes working as a horticulturist and rosarian, managing plant collections and records, horticulture education, and more. She earned her degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Farmingdale State College in New York and particularly enjoys growing native plants and roses.
Please note: This is held at the Joslin Education Center at:
1520 W. Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, S.C. 29550
Wednesdays, January 6 – March 3, 2027
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Registration available October 26, 2026
Sorry, no refunds on customer-initiated cancellations or non-attendance.
A class minimum must be met for the class to run. In the event the minimum is not met, all participants will be notified and issued a full refund.
March 20, 2027
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4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Save the date! Oyster Roast is back on March 20, 2027!
We’re sure you have heard how amazing this event is, with mounds of steamers, cold craft beer, flowing wine, live music, a huge porch full of incredible foods (for you land lovers), as well as a mix of some mighty fine folks. Well, we will be pulling it all together again March 20, 2027 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., and you don’t want to miss out.
Ticket sales to follow.
March 20, 2027
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
