Category: History

Upcoming Events at Charleston’s Historic Plantations

  • Sip & Stroll ◊ April 4 and April 25, 2026

Join us on Saturday, April 4 or Saturday April 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm for a unique afternoon at Drayton Hall, Charleston’s premier historic site (est. 1738) and named by Condé Nast Traveler as the Best Place to See in South Carolina. Stroll the beautifully preserved grounds with a glass of wine or beer in hand, enjoy live music from Wildflower Station and immerse yourself in the rich stories of the Lowcountry through our Landscape Audio Tour.

  • “One more Bowl, and Then?”: Punch Drinking in Colonial and Revolutionary America ◊ May 9, 2026

From the beginning of European colonization of North America in the 16th/17th centuries, alcoholic beverages for daily consumption, celebration, and ceremony were commonplace across all strata of society. Punch in particular became a favored drink in taverns and public houses as well as in the homes of the elite, and the materials associated with punch became a niche market for European and Asian ceramic producers.

Excavated punch bowls from Drayton Hall provide the background for the social history of punch and rum on the eve of and during the American Revolution, with an 18th century punch recipe for participants to sample, in addition to two rums typical of what would have been produced in the American colonies and West Indies.

Click here for additional information on these and other events at Drayton Hall.

  • 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt ◊ March 28, 2026

Each spring, families hop over to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for one of our favorite traditions: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year, we are proud to celebrate our 17th year, almost two decades of egg-citing adventures and sweet memories made beneath the ancient oaks.

  • Plant Sale ◊ April 25 and April 26, 2026

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than attending Magnolia’s largest plant sale of the year! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning to explore the joys of planting, this two-day event is the perfect opportunity to stock up on plants, gain valuable knowledge, and immerse yourself in the world of gardening.

Click here for additional information on these and other events at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.

  • Ink & Quill Writing ◊ April 11, 2026

Ink & quill was the original paper and pen and was widely used during the American Revolution to write patriot correspondence, loyalist letters, and British proclamations promising freedom. Guests are invited to try their hand at writing with this Revolutionary method in this drop-in style program.

  • Rice Planting ◊ April 15, 2026

We’ll be planting Carolina Gold rice in our demonstration rice field. Stop by to learn about this labor-intensive crop and the specialized knowledge of enslaved African men and women who cultivated it.

Click here for additional coverage information on these and other events at Middleton Plantation.

–Tidelines Editors

SINHG Program March 12

SINHG Presents Jed Christoph
of Channel 2 News
March 12

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: March 12, 2026
Time: Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7:00 pm

Jed Christoph, the meteorologist for Channel 2 News, grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and has seen all sorts of wild weather here, everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to major floods and even snow. While attending college, Jed spent summers on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands working as an Emergency Medical Responder and ocean lifeguard, handling ocean and medical emergencies. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Meteorology in May 2020, before embarking on his first on-air role as a meteorologist in Missoula, Montana. During his three years there, he reported on severe winter storms, frigid temperatures, wildfires, and various other extreme weather events.

Now, Jed is thrilled to return to his roots, serving as a meteorologist at the station he grew up watching! Please join us for an interesting and informative evening.

Don’t forget to reserve your spot!

This event is free for current SINHG members and just $5.00 for Seabrook Island Residents and their guests. If you want to attend and have registered for the postponed February event, please register again for March to confirm. If you paid for the Jed Christoph Evening Event in February, you may use the special ticket indicating this and do not have to pay again.

To reserve your spot and for more information regarding SINHG programs, click here.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Upcoming Events at Charleston’s Historic Plantations

  • Sip & Stroll ◊ April 4 and April 25, 2026

Join us on Saturday, April 4 or Saturday April 25 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for a unique afternoon at Drayton Hall, Charleston’s premier historic site (est. 1738) and named by Condé Nast Traveler as the Best Place to See in South Carolina. Stroll the beautifully preserved grounds with a glass of wine or beer in hand, enjoy live music from Wildflower Station and immerse yourself in the rich stories of the Lowcountry through our Landscape Audio Tour.

  • “One more Bowl, and Then?”: Punch Drinking in Colonial and Revolutionary America ◊ May 9, 2026

From the beginning of European colonization of North America in the 16th/17th centuries, alcoholic beverages for daily consumption, celebration, and ceremony were commonplace across all strata of society. Punch in particular became a favored drink in taverns and public houses as well as in the homes of the elite, and the materials associated with punch became a niche market for European and Asian ceramic producers.

Excavated punch bowls from Drayton Hall provide the background for the social history of punch and rum on the eve of and during the American Revolution, with an 18th c. punch recipe for participants to sample, in addition to two rums typical of what would have been produced in the American colonies and West Indies.

Click here for additional information on these and other events at Drayton Hall.

  • 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt ◊ March 28, 2026

Each spring, families hop over to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens for one of our favorite traditions: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year, we are proud to celebrate our 17th year, almost two decades of egg-citing adventures and sweet memories made beneath the ancient oaks.

  • Plant Sale ◊ April 25 and April 26, 2026

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than attending Magnolia’s largest plant sale of the year! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning to explore the joys of planting, this two-day event is the perfect opportunity to stock up on plants, gain valuable knowledge, and immerse yourself in the world of gardening.

Click here for additional information on these and other events at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.

  • Ink & Quill Writing ◊ April 11, 2026

Ink & quill was the original paper and pen and was widely used during the American Revolution to write patriot correspondence, loyalist letters, and British proclamations promising freedom. Guests are invited to try their hand at writing with this Revolutionary method in this drop-in style program.

  • Rice Planting ◊ April 15, 2026

We’ll be planting Carolina Gold rice in our demonstration rice field. Stop by to learn about this labor-intensive crop and the specialized knowledge of enslaved African men and women who cultivated it.

Click here for additional information on these and other events at Middleton Plantation.

–Tidelines Editors

SINHG Program February 12: Andy Johnson and the Bob White Quail

Andy Johnson and the Bob White Quail

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: February 12, 2026
Time: Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7:00 pm

Please join us as we welcome Andy Johnston to our February 12 Evening Event. After his retirement as a pharmacist, he has worked tirelessly to restore a 350-acre tract of land to the old South Carolina habitat.

The primary goal of the habitat is to help bring back the Bob White Quail (Colinus virginianus). Progress is being made and with his efforts and that of many, many others, the very recognizable whistle, “bob-WHITE” or “bob-bob-WHITE”, will hopefully be heard frequently all over South Carolina.

This program is free for current members and just $5 for Seabrook Island residents and their guests.

If you have already made a reservation for the previously scheduled event on February 12 with Jed Christoph, he will still be speaking in March (date and time TBD), and your ticket remains valid for that program.

To attend this program, please click here for a new reservation. If you have already paid for a ticket for the previously-scheduled event with Jed Christoph and would like to attend this program instead, simply sign up for a free member ticket here, and we will credit you at the event.

Thank you to everyone for your support and we apologize for the short notice.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Breadmaking Class February 26

Master the Art of Breadmaking with Chef Andrea Pharis

Do you love the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven but feel intimidated by the process? If so, there are still a few openings left for the SINHG Breadmaking Class on February 26. The class fee is $158 which covers all ingredients, instructions, the breads you bake, as well as delicious snacks. If you are not a member of SINHG but would like to participate in this class, there is an additional $5 charge. You can also gain all the benefits of membership for only $15. For more information on this class and to register click here.

Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: Chef’s Collective, West Ashley

-Submitted by Anne Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image credit: SINHG.org)

SINHG Program February 12

SINHG Presents Jed Christoph
of Channel 2 News
February 12

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: February 12, 2026
Light refreshments at 6:30 pm
Program starts at 7:00 pm

Jed Christoph, the meteorologist for Channel 2 News, grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and has seen all sorts of wild weather here, everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to major floods and even snow. While attending college, Jed spent summers on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands working as an Emergency Medical Responder and ocean lifeguard, handling ocean and medical emergencies. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Meteorology in May 2020, before embarking on his first on-air role as a meteorologist in Missoula, Montana. During his three years there, he reported on severe winter storms, frigid temperatures, wildfires, and various other extreme weather events.

Now, Jed is thrilled to return to his roots, serving as a meteorologist at the station he grew up watching! Please join us for an interesting and informative evening.

Don’t forget to reserve your spot.

This program is available for all SINHG members at no charge. There is a $5 donation for non-SINHG members. For more information regarding SINHG programs, click here.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Summer at the Charleston Museum for Children

It’s already time to start planning summer activities for your children or grandchildren. The Charleston Museum offers their popular Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary throughout the month of June and their Museum Camp the last two weeks of July. Registration is officially open for all sessions of both camps on our website.

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