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New and

Improved

Hutchinson

Square

Clockwise from far left, aerial view of Drayton Hall
and the Ashley River; Blacksmith at Middleton Place Summerville’s “Town Square” Gets a Makeover
National Historic Landmark; Summerville Museum law
enforcement display; Pottery Shop at the Stable Yards Decades ago a town square was the improved features, but we also get to tell
Middleton Place; View inside the Timrod Library. hub for social and community events. the story of Summerville’s history.”
Summerville is attempting to bring The park will be used by individuals
that tradition back with the renovated wanting to discover the ambience of
Hutchinson Square. In the heart of downtown the downtown area and by special event
Summerville, Hutchinson Square is a passive coordinators for festivals and events. The
park that is undergoing major renovations to Square currently hosts many town events
make it the signature urban park within the including DREAM’s monthly Third Thursdays,
town’s core. the Italian Feast, Rotary’s Oktoberfest, the
This is a labor of love for the city and Town’s Christmas Tree Lighting and many
the public. Summerville residents have
been involved in the process since 2014 when other events, and is expected to host many
the Town’s Vision Plan was proposed and more after the renovations are complete.
through the Master Plan development
sessions to help us arrive at our final design,” “ Square will be better able to
process in 2015.
The renovated Hutchinson
“We have had numerous public input

Summerville Orchestra said Doyle Best, manager of Parks and facilitate these special events
Enriching the cultural climate of the greater Recreation for the Town of Summerville.
Summerville area with entertaining and educational The renovations will include newly paved still providing that quiet, ‘Town
performances is the Summerville Orchestra’s mission. pathways and open lawn areas. There will also Square’ feel for our daily users.
A mixture of professionals and amateurs under the be new features to the Square including Doyle Best, manager of Parks and Recreation
by being more accessible while “
direction of the talented and charismatic music the historic depot-themed pavilion and for the Town of Summerville
director, Wojciech Milewski, the musicians play for the replica archway that is reminiscent of
pure joy of creating music. With subscription series the gateway entrance sign that welcomed
at Summerville Baptist Church, the concerts include residents and visitors onto Main Street in The city is currently creating a timeline
familiar classics, pops, patriotic and Broadway the early 20th century. for the expected renovations, which will take
music. For tickets and more information, visit “The history of Summerville is a story place in phases.
SummervilleOrchestra.com or call that we don’t want to lose as we grow as a “We hope and feel that Summerville
(843) 873-5339. town and community,” Best said. “We felt residents will be very happy with the finished
P.O. Box 2686 that by including these ‘nostalgic’ touches, product,” said Best.
Summerville, SC 29484 we not only get the benefit of new and ~by Dana Brown

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