#Asked: What virtual activities have you found during social distancing?

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Blooms at the State House | Photo via @columbiascfamily

Today marks the first official day of springmeaning there will be nearly equal hours of light and dark today. Although spring falls between March 19-21 each year, this is the first time in 124 years that spring has fallen on the 19th, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Because the coronavirus has us cooped up indoors, how are y’all celebrating the first day of spring while practicing social distancing? Are you taking an online tour through Historic Columbia or picking up a craft kit to-go for the kids from AR Workshop? Fill out the form below + we’ll put together a guide of fun, local, virtual activities to pass the time at home.

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