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By MIAH NOWICKI and ELLE JOHNSON<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested in seeing the community’s creative side this October? Historic Columbia is hosting the Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit at the Robert Mills House where local community organizations, businesses, schools and artists can showcase their own scarecrow creation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Heather Bacon-Rogers, Historic Columbia tour and program coordinator, said the organization has been presenting this exhibit for about eight years.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe did have to take one year off, and when we did so the community let us know that we shouldn\u2019t have taken that year off,\u201d said Bacon-Rogers.<\/span><\/p>\n James Quint, Historic Columbia director of education, said there are usually between 12 to 24 scarecrows in the garden. Dozens of colorful, handcrafted and spooky scarecrows are on display. Each year, the number of scarecrows varies. \u201cSome of that depends on the artists who are bringing scarecrows over. We are still waiting on one artist who is bringing five scarecrows because they are doing the Addams Family,” said Quint. <\/span><\/p>\n Scarecrows in the Garden is a publicly accessible exhibit that is free to visit anytime during October when the Robert Mills House is open. The Robert Mills House is located on 1616 Blanding St. Applications are available one to two months prior to the exhibit. Entry forms should be submitted by Sept. 27 to Historic Columbia. Anyone is able to design their own scarecrow and submit it for the exhibit as long as they follow criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOne requirement is that the scarecrows need be family-friendly and be able to withstand the weather because it always rains in October,\u201d said Quint. \u201cIt needs to be nothing too scary because there are so many families and kids that are coming to visit the scarecrows.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Perishable materials, like real pumpkins, aren\u2019t allowed because they will rot\u00a0during the course of the month. The scarecrows also have to be able to stand on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cPeople should come and see the exhibit because it\u2019s a great opportunity for multi-generational interactions. We see a lot of grandparents bringing grandkids over and parents bringing their children over,\u201d said Quint.<\/span><\/p>\n Kathy Langford, an area senior citizen center coordinator, recently brought a group of seniors to explore the scarecrows and grounds of the Robert Mills House. Historic Columbia organized a scavenger hunt that the seniors\u00a0took part in.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe seniors don\u2019t really get out much, so they are much home bound. Some of them who can get out really enjoy the outings. We try to do as many trips as we can,\u201d said Langford.<\/span><\/p>\n Two women, Martha Jones and Grace Nowaczyk, said they enjoyed the exhibit.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI like the woman scarecrow with the flowers on her,\u201d said Jones. \u201cIf I could make a scarecrow, I would make a woman and man and put it in my front yard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The touring group and coordinator made it known that they are big UofSC fans and would love to see a sports-related scarecrow.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI would make our team Carolina and Clemson, with the school colors,\u201d said Langford. The Robert Mills Hills House gets a lot of people who return annually for Scarecrows in the Garden. Schools and local artists make several of the scarecrows that can be seen at the exhibit.<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout October, Historic Columbia hosts other Halloween events. <\/strong>Spirits Alive, on Oct. 11, is a cemetery tour at Elmwood Cemetery where people come dressed in costumes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On Oct. 29, Trunk or Treat takes place among the scarecrows. Community organizations can decorate trunks for a contest and win prizes. If vehicle owners want to participate and hand out candy, they must register via email by Oct. 25.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a free event for the entire community to come gather in a safe space to trick or treat at car trunks filled with candy, at the Robert Mills House and in the gift shop,\u201d said Quint. \u201cThere\u2019s also a chance to vote for your favorite scarecrow at the Trunk or Treat event. They can vote in person here in the gift shop or they can vote online on Facebook by liking the photo of their favorite scarecrow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n About 1,000 people come out each year for Trunk or Treat. \u201cIt\u2019s really about getting people active and outside. In a day and age when people spend a lot of time on their phones or playing video games, we want families to come and bond and enjoy our public spaces,\u201d said Quint.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||” _i=”1″ _address=”1.0.1″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image 1″ src=”http:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ScarecrowsP2W_MN_EJ.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin=”||2px|” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”4px” box_shadow_vertical=”4px” always_center_on_mobile=”on” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.1.0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Caption 1″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”8px|||2px” custom_padding=”|||” _i=”1″ _address=”1.0.1.1″]<\/p>\n Of The Earth, created by Royal African Co., is a scarecrow featured in the exhibit. Community members can register to make their own scarecrow on Historic Columbia’s website. Entry forms should be submitted by Sept. 29.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image 2″ src=”http:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ScarecrowsP9W_MN_EJ-1.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin=”||2px|” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”4px” box_shadow_vertical=”4px” _i=”2″ _address=”1.0.1.2″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Caption 2″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”8px|||2px” custom_padding=”|||” _i=”3″ _address=”1.0.1.3″]<\/p>\n Kathy Langford, an area senior citizen center coordinator, brought a group of men and women to go on a scavenger hunt around the garden.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image 3″ src=”http:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ScarecrowsP8W_MN_EJ.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin=”||2px|” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”4px” box_shadow_vertical=”4px” _i=”4″ _address=”1.0.1.4″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Caption 3″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”8px|||2px” custom_padding=”|||” _i=”5″ _address=”1.0.1.5″]<\/p>\n When you’re in the garden, enjoy some jokes told by the stand up comedian scarecrow.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image 4″ src=”http:\/\/carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ScarecrowsP4W_MN_EJ.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin=”||2px|” custom_padding=”|||” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”4px” box_shadow_vertical=”4px” always_center_on_mobile=”on” _i=”6″ _address=”1.0.1.6″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Caption 4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”8px|||2px” custom_padding=”|||” _i=”7″ _address=”1.0.1.7″]<\/p>\n Visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrows in the gift shop at the Robert Mills House. 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