A majestic urban forest, Hitchcock Woods is the heart of Aiken, SC. Read our Social Media Statement here: http://t.co/nucUVENuyw Mission. To protect and preserve the Hitchcock Woods in a natural and ecologically healthy state, maintain and manage historic and traditional equestrian and pedestrian uses, and foster education and research on the history and resources of the Woods. Vision. To maintain and restore the ecological integrity of the Hitchcock Woods and to serve as a model for sustainable urban forestry, balancing stewardship of forestland natural resources with compatible human uses.