Well known artist and Georgetown resident Joseph Cave was chosen as the Winyah Bay Heritage Festival
2012 featured artist. On November 3, a reception was held at the Stewart-Parker House in historic
Georgetown to unveil the painting titled “View of Chicora Wood Plantation.” Festival Co-Chairs Dan
Ray and Debbie Thomas introduced Joseph Cave to the crowd of festival volunteers and sponsors. Dan Ray
addressed Mr. Cave saying “ We are excited to receive this special painting and your generous contribution
to the Festival”. Debbie Thomas added her appreciation to Mr. Cave and commented on what a beautiful
painting he had presented to the festival. Cave said he was honored to have been selected as this years
featured artist. He commented that Chicora Wood was a place of timeless beauty and was glad to have
captured it in his work. Known for his oil paintings of landscapes and still-life paintings, Cave
was in his element on the grounds of Chicora Wood Plantation which sits on the banks of the Pee Dee
River and is one of Georgetown’s oldest rice plantations.
The painting will be displayed at the Georgetown County Museum at 632 Prince Street until it is auctioned
at the Sponsors Party on March 2nd, 1012 during the weekend of the festival at which its proceeds will be
donated to the Georgetown County Historical Society. Traditionally held in January, the Winyah Bay Heritage
Festival has been moved to the first weekend in March. Due to weather and the consolidation of the locations
to one at the East Bay Park , Thomas said she expects the crowds to be even larger and is looking forward
again this year to the Dock Dogs and the many exciting events and exhibitors. The Festival is designed to
celebrate the rich history, recreation, conservation, and beauty of the Winyah Bay and to benefit the
Georgetown County Historical Society.
