- Webinar: Slave Patrols and the Charleston Workhouse in Drayton Documents ◊ February 9
Curator Amber Satterthwaite will use Charles Drayton’s diaries and other historic documents to introduce you to some of the courageous individuals who risked everything by trying to reach their freedom, the consequences some of them faced, and the determination of men and women who continued to resist enslavement.
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- Labor on the Landscape Walking Tour ◊ February 25
This guided landscape walk with curator Amber Satterthwaite will use historic documents, photographs, and archaeology to investigate the unique lives of enslaved individuals and the crucial labor they performed on the landscape.
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- Candlelight Tour◊March 4
Experience Drayton Hall at night with this incredibly special candlelight experience. This is a remarkable way to understand the house and the lives which touched it – and historic Charleston – from the perspective of a preserved colonial home.
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- Webinar: Drayton Hall’s Prehistoric Past ◊ March 9
Join Director of Archaeology Luke Pecoraro in this webinar on March 9 at 5:00 pm to learn more about the natural history of Drayton Hall from the fossils to the preservation of the main house and grounds.
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- 2023 Preview Party for The Charleston Show◊March 16
Celebrate the opening night of The Charleston Show, formerly known as the Spring Antiques Show, at the exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, March 16, at Festival Hall in downtown Charleston. Enjoy a remarkable evening benefiting Drayton Hall Preservation Trust with a dazzling cocktail party and an exhibit featuring extraordinary archaeological artifacts from the Drayton Hall collections alongside intact examples on loan from private collectors.
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- Virtual Book Club – Building Charleston ◊ March 23
Join others on March 23 to discuss Building Charleston with author Emma Hart.
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- A Sweet Shindig ◊ February 25
A deliciously delightful afternoon featuring a sweet spread, provided by St. Honore and Charleston Chocolatiers, that will include truffles and classic desserts. Fill a glass after selecting some sweets, and sip beer or wine between mouthwatering bites. Live bluegrass music from Deep Drawl.
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- Camellia Walks◊February 2 – 28
Each winter, the beauty of camellias enhances America’s oldest landscaped gardens with thousands of blossoms. Special 11:00 am walking tours given by expert guides focus on historic camellias, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the first camellias planted in America.
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- Lest We Forget. . . A Story of the African American Experience◊February 5, 12, 19 & 26
This engaging and thought-provoking program tells the story of one woman’s life and enslavement in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Using time-honored traditions of storytelling and music, Rose Atterberry weaves an emotional story that evokes memories of the past while speaking to our modern-day conscience. Included in general admission and free for members.
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- Peanuts: History, George Washington Carver, & Southern Cuisine◊February 8
Join Kim Pruitt, Master Gardener and Nursery Manager, and discover the historical origins of peanuts, and follow their journey to the New World via transatlantic slave trade. Learn about the agricultural inventions and discoveries of African American scientist and educator, George Washington Carver.
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- Abstract Valentine Wool Felting Class◊February 8
Join a workshop led by Charleston artist Kim Keelor and learn the ancient artisan process of wet felting.
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- Valentine Tea Pot Needle Felting Class◊February 9
Join a workshop led by Charleston artist Kim Keelor and learn the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle.
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- Camellias and Crafts◊February 11 & 12
Enjoy shopping and entertainment during one of the best weekends of the year to view the vast display of camellia blooms.
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- Cocktails and Camellias◊February 11
Guests will experience an evening of specialty cocktails, wine selections, and live music surrounded by breathtaking camellias in America’s oldest landscaped gardens.
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–Tidelines Editors