The Charleston Library Society has various events, including story hours, author visits, music, and discussions, all held in the library at 164 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.
The events for April are:
- The Legacy of Callaway – April 8, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Author Nicholas Callaway, son of Ely Callaway Jr, founder of Callaway Golf Company, discusses The Unconquerable Game, My Life in Golf and Business. It is Ely’s posthumous memoir, a “lost book” of personal stories that Nicholas edited from his father’s well-lived life, both on the green and off. Click here for tickets.
- Sherman’s March Rediscovered – April 10, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Bennett Parten discusses Somewhere Toward Freedom, his dissertation highlighting what we didn’t know of Sherman’s march – that 20,000+ freed refugees of slavery were marching at the army’s rear. He is joined by author and scholar Vernon Burton, co-author with Armand Derfner of Justice Defered. Click here for tickets.
- Sisssinghurst Castle Garden – April 15, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Troy Scott Smith, head gardener, will discuss the historic garden’s enduring appeal and his vision for one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the world. It is one of the famous gardens in England and is designated Grade I on Historic England’s register of historic parks and gardens. Click here for tickets.
- Dancing with Cranes: George Archibald – April 22, 6:001 – 7:00 pm. In April of 1976, whooping cranes were on the verge of extinction – until ornithologist George Archibald learned to dance with them. Dr. Archibald will talk about the transformative experience that led to the International Crane Foundation, the rescue of this incredible breed of bird, and the dance that saved them. Click here for tickets.
- A North American Tour Journal 1824-25 The Making of a Prime Minister – April 24, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. The Countess of Derby, wife of the 19th Earl of Derby, and Professor Andrew O’Shaughnessy, UVA Historian, discuss the publication of the book on the life and contributions of the 14th Earl of Derby, Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley. He held the role of Prime Minister to Queen Victoria for three terms as one of the most inspiring thinkers of the Victorian Era. Click here for tickets.
- Contemporary Yet Layered with JAM – April 25, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks explores the 1925 beach cottage in Montecito, his family home in Greenwich, Connecticut, through his book This is Home. Click here for tickets.
- Shakespeare! But, Through Opera – April 29, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Pulling from masterpieces such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Otello, and Hamlet, Charleston Opera Theater will showcase the theatrical genius of Shakespeare, coupled with the high-wire emotion inherent in opera. Click here for tickets.
The Charleston Library Society was established on December 28, 1748. According to their website, they have a rich history as a “cultural institution for life-long learning, serving its members, the Lowcountry community and scholars through access to its rich collection of books, manuscripts and archival material and programs promoting discussion and understanding of the ideas they contain.” For more information, visit their website here.
–Tidelines Editors
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