A new book captures the essence of an old Lowcountry tradition.

“Scattered around the South Carolina Sea Islands are camps that have become very special places to generations of families and friends in the Lowcountry. These camps are referred to as fish camps. Full of character and fairly remote, the camps are accessible only by water and, therefore, exclusive (as well as reclusive, if need be). These camps have been witness to so many life experiences and lessons that you can almost hear the memories whispering to you as you step from the boat to the dock…”

Thus begins Janet Garrity’s beautiful new book, Goin’ Down the River: Fish Camps of the Sea Islands, 128 pages of stories, history and photos that capture the essence of an old Lowcountry tradition still quietly flourishing today.

 Friends of the Beaufort County Library (FOL) and the City of Beaufort will hold the 2012 Annual Fall Book Sale under the Pavilion in Beaufort's Waterfront Park September 28-30. 

Through the receipt of a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, the Beaufort County Library is hosting an ambitious series of events to celebrate One County Reads One Country which takes place primarily during the months of September and October 2012.