George Stone Saussy III

The very casual program starts at 3:00 but mingling is likely and welcome before, during, and after. We are planning for a fun time. Pete wanted a party, so we’re having one with tasty picnic party food, sweet tea, and soft drinks. Alcohol is allowed in just the picnic shelter area, so bring it if you want it but don’t go browsing the park with a beer bottle in your hand 🙂! There are picnic tables and benches of course, but you may also bring a comfortable outdoor chair if you’d like. You can also bring party food to share if you’d like but it’s not necessary to bring anything but yourself. Just join us to celebrate Pete.

Please leave a voice message at 803-667-9381 if you know you’re coming so we’ll have a general idea of how many to expect. If you forget to leave a voice message, it’s ok. There’s nothing formal about this. Just come anyway, and dress is casual.

The address to use on GPS devices is Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins SC 29061. For reference, the park is about 13 miles from the intersection of South Beltline and Shop Rd. Phone number at the park is 803-776-4396. Host phone is 803-667-9381.

Directions: From Interstate 77 Exit 5, turn onto SC Hwy 48 East/Bluff Road (Watch for brown park signs to keep you headed in the right direction along the way!) Drive approximately 8 miles, then bear right onto Old Bluff Road, and follow it 4.5 miles to the park entrance sign, which is on the right. Go one mile to the Harry Winston Visitor Center. Parking lots are on the right, and the first one is closest to the picnic shelter. The second one is closer to the rest rooms. There will be many flags around the shelter. Ya’ won’t be able to miss it!

Note: There is no electricity in the picnic area. Also, if there’s a flood or hurricane that closes the park, will try same thing again the afternoon of October 29. Check back here for updates if that happens.