OLD GROWTH: An Anthology Inspired by Congaree National Park

In the heart of South Carolina lies an ancient swampland sheltered beneath a canopy of old growth cypress and loblolly pine. Today known as Congaree National Park, this land was for millennia home to the Congaree and other native peoples. Later it also became a refuge for African peoples escaping enslavement.

The editors and contributors of this beautiful anthology of poetry, art, and prose illuminate Congaree National Park's history and honor the people who called it home. Their work contemplates Congaree's past and future and highlights a necessary truth in our turbulent times: diversity and biodiversity are both essential to thriving communities. The proceeds of this labor of love will ensure the protection of Congaree and these histories, and when you open these pages, you become part of this legacy