Pee Dee Tourism Commission

Pee Dee Tourism Commission South Carolina's P*e Dee region covers seven unique counties: Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg. What is the P*e Dee Region?

Our seven county region, named after the Native American P*e Dee Indians, still holds the natural beauty that first drew early visitors here. Today, visitors can explore those same wonders. Start planning with our guides on where to stay, what to eat, and things to do. Follow us on social media for tips, inspiration, and event updates!

05/31/2026

🌟 Feature Friday Needs Your Help! 🌟

We’ve loved showcasing the incredible people, places, events, and experiences that make the P*e Dee special through our Feature Friday series—and now we want your input!

👇 What would you like to see featured in future posts?

Maybe it’s:
🏞️ A hidden gem attraction
🍽️ A favorite local restaurant
🎭 An event we shouldn’t miss
🛍️ A unique shop or business
🎣 An outdoor adventure spot
👤 A local tourism champion

Drop your recommendations in the comments and tell us why they deserve the spotlight. Your suggestions could be featured in an upcoming Feature Friday!

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In the P*e Dee, adventure flows through blackwater rivers, cypress swamps, quiet trails, and peaceful park escapes. This...
05/29/2026

In the P*e Dee, adventure flows through blackwater rivers, cypress swamps, quiet trails, and peaceful park escapes. This , we’re highlighting four beautiful South Carolina State Parks that showcase the wild heart of our region:

🌳Little P*e Dee State Park — paddle, fish, camp, and unwind along scenic waters 🚣‍♀️🎣🥾

🛶 Wood Bay State Park — explore a Carolina bay, boardwalks, wildlife, and wetlands 🐦‍⬛🥾

🌳Lee State Park — enjoy trails, equestrian paths, artesian wells, and peaceful picnic spots 🥾🐴

🌊 Black River State Park — discover one of South Carolina’s newest state parks and the natural beauty of the Black River ☀️

Whether you’re planning a paddle, a hike, a weekend camping trip, or a quiet day outdoors, the P*e Dee is ready for your next adventure. 📍✨

Adventure Runs Through It — come explore the P*e Dee!🗺️

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Sources:
https://southcarolinaparks.com/little-pee-dee
https://southcarolinaparks.com/woods-bay
https://southcarolinaparks.com/lee
https://southcarolinaparks.com/black-river

🍋 When life gives you lemons… Awaken Coffee makes ginger lemonade! 😉This week’s P*e Dee Tourism stop is serving up the...
05/28/2026

🍋 When life gives you lemons… Awaken Coffee makes ginger lemonade! 😉

This week’s P*e Dee Tourism stop is serving up the perfect bubbly, ice-cold sip in Mullins — crisp, tart lemonade with a bold, refreshing kick of ginger. Stop by Awaken Coffee and try one today! 🥤✨

📍 Awaken Coffee
126 S. Main St.
Mullins, SC 29574

🕒 Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 7 AM–2 PM
Saturday: 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday–Monday: Closed

Tag your lemonade buddy and make it a P*e Dee stop! 🍋📸

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/awakenmullins

05/27/2026

Do you prefer exploring parks or downtown?

⚡👻 : The Strange Story of Mason Lee 👻⚡More than 200 years ago, a bolt of lightning reportedly struck Mason Lee — and ac...
05/27/2026

⚡👻 : The Strange Story of Mason Lee 👻⚡

More than 200 years ago, a bolt of lightning reportedly struck Mason Lee — and according to local history, his life was never the same.

Born in 1770, Lee lived an ordinary life until the lightning strike at age 30. Afterward, stories describe him as deeply eccentric, fearful of witches and demons, and convinced supernatural forces were behind his misfortunes.

He later settled in Marlboro County, where he became a prosperous landowner while living in bizarre conditions. His home reportedly had no doors or windows, and he entered through a trap door in the roof. He slept in a hollowed-out gum log, wore handmade clothing, shaved his head to keep witches from grabbing his hair, and made wooden swords to fight off demons. 🪵🗡️

Lee’s story took another strange turn after his death in 1821, when his will became a landmark South Carolina case about mental capacity and inheritance.

History, mystery, folklore, and a lightning strike that changed everything — Mason Lee’s tale remains one of Marlboro County’s strangest stories.

That legendary gum-log bed can still be seen today at the Marlboro County Museum in Bennettsville.

📍 Marlboro County Museum
123 South Marlboro Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
🕙 Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday by appointment; Sunday closed

You can also find the “Grave of Mason Lee / Will of Mason Lee” historical marker near Blenheim in Marlboro County. The marker notes that Lee is buried in the old Brownsville graveyard two miles south of the marker. 📜

📍 Historical Marker Location: intersection of State Highway 38 and Screw Pin Rd (County Road 18)Near Blenheim, SC
Coordinates: 34°25.415′ N, 79°37.34′ W

🪦 Grave Location: Old Brownsville Church Cemetery, also known as the old Brownsville graveyard, in Bristow, Marlboro County, SC
Coordinates: 34.42609, -79.65186

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Sources:
https://www.laurinburgexchange.com/news/38239/bennettsville-sc
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=31681
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18820132/mason-lee

| Florence Veterans Park 🕊️This , plan a visit to Florence Veterans Park, a beautiful and deeply moving tribute to th...
05/26/2026

| Florence Veterans Park 🕊️

This , plan a visit to Florence Veterans Park, a beautiful and deeply moving tribute to the men and women who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

As you walk the landscaped paths, take time to reflect at the Purple Heart Monument, the Gold Star Families Monument, and the moving Home Safe and Alone with Memories sculptures. Each stop tells a story of courage, sacrifice, service, and the families who carry those memories forward. 🇺🇸🌿

A friendly reminder: bring a tissue or two. This is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. 🕯️🇺🇸

📍 Florence Veterans Park
842 Woody Jones Blvd., Florence

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Thanks for being a top engager and making it on our weekly engagement list for nine weeks straight!! 🎉Chris Hester
05/25/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on our weekly engagement list for nine weeks straight!! 🎉

Chris Hester

| Honoring Florence National Cemetery 🕊️❤️🤍💙🇺🇸This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women laid to ...
05/25/2026

| Honoring Florence National Cemetery 🕊️❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women laid to rest at Florence National Cemetery. 🪦🇺🇸

Established in 1865 after the American Civil War, the cemetery grew from the trench graves of Union prisoners who died at the Florence Stockade. The first burials took place on Dr. James Jarrott’s plantation on September 17, 1864, and today this sacred ground continues to tell stories of sacrifice, service, and remembrance.

Among those honored here is Florena Budwin, believed to be the first female service member buried at the cemetery. Disguised as a man, she joined the Union Army alongside her husband before being captured and sent to the Florence Stockade. After serving as a nurse, she passed away in 1865 and now rests in Section D, Site 2480.

Also buried here is James Elliott Williams, a South Carolina native and one of the most highly decorated sailors in U.S. Navy history. A Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions in Vietnam, Williams is buried in Section F, Site 177.

Florence National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and remains open for visitation during daylight hours each day.🪦🇺🇸

📍803 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC

Today, and every day, we honor their courage, their service, and their legacy. 🇺🇸🌿

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Source: https://florencenavigator.com/florence-national-cemetery/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5959585/florena-budwin
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7558319/james-elliott-williams
https://digital.tcl.sc.edu/digital/collection/sclvispc/id/17838

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2513 West Lucas Street
Florence, SC
29501

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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(843) 669-0950

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