Irmo, South Carolina: BBQ Mural: Racist on Beloved White Horse
Restaurant founded by racist Maurice Bessinger features an interior wrap-around mural by artist Blue Sky of Maurice riding his white horse. Until his death in 2014, Bessigner flew Confederate battle flags over his BBQ restaurants. He tried and failed to be SC governor, and sold a popular hot sauce.
Maurice's Piggy Park
- Address:
- 1141 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC
- Directions:
- Lake Murray Blvd. and Childs St.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-9, F-Sa 10-10. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 803-732-5555
Visitor Tips and News About BBQ Mural: Racist on Beloved White Horse
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
Beautiful mural inside a BBQ restaurant by the famous muralist Blue Sky. The namesake of the restaurant was a noted segregationist who was known for riding in on his white horse to public appearances during his failed run for governor of South Carolina in 1974. The horse appears several times in the mural. The Piggy Park restaurants flew the Confederate flag and offered racist literature in addition to the BBQ until his death in 2014 when his son removed both from every location. Many people boycotted the restaurants until this time.
[Rebecca Keller, 06/27/2015]Nearby Offbeat Places
Obama Gas Station, Columbia, SC - 10 mi.
Eddie, World's Biggest Kid - EdVenture, Columbia, SC - 10 mi.
Neverbust Chain, Columbia, SC - 10 mi.Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.
Blue Sky created a highway tunnel mural in Columbia, SC.