Aiken is the most populous city in, and the county seat of, Aiken County, South Carolina. Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, Aiken is a captivating city where history, charm, and modern vitality converge in an intimately Southern experience. According to 2020 census, the population was 32,025.
Historic Brattonsville features more than 30 colonial and antebellum structures, including two house museums. The 800-acre plantation includes farmed land with heritage breed animals, a Revolutionary War battlefield site with interpretive trail, and a nature preserve with walking trails.