Palmetto Places | South Carolina Small Towns, Folk Art & Local Stories

The Message

Palmetto Places is our love letter to South Carolina—its small towns, back roads, and stories you won’t find on the interstate. Through folk art, cartoons, and almost-true tales, we invite you to wander the Palmetto State, meet its people, and discover why this place feels like home… even if you’ve never been here before.

Hop on the Palmetto Road and come visit us at sctowns.org—we’ll leave the light on.

Discover South Carolina’s Small Towns Through Art & Story

At Palmetto Places, we believe the real soul of South Carolina lives off the main highway—down two-lane roads, beneath live oaks, and in towns where folks still wave whether they know you or not. These are places shaped by time, weather, faith, work, and a good sense of humor. They’re not polished… they’re lived in. And that’s exactly why we love them.

Our stories come from wandering, listening, sketching, and sometimes just sitting still long enough for a place to tell us who it is. One day it might be a quiet church, another day a crossroads café, a back porch, a forgotten landmark, or a story that’s “mostly true” depending on who’s telling it. We turn those moments into folk art, cartoons, short reflections, and visual keepsakes that celebrate everyday beauty.

Palmetto Places isn’t about checking boxes or ranking destinations—it’s about slowing down and noticing. If you love small towns, meaningful places, hand-drawn art, and stories with heart, you’ll feel right at home here. Wander a little. Smile a little. And when you’re ready, take another turn down the Palmetto Road and come see us again.

Contact Our Team

Reach out to us with your comments or questions. We’d love to talk with you!