Mark your calendars and save the date for the Annual SINHG Members Appreciation Night on May 14 at 6:00 pm. This special evening promises to be a fun celebration featuring a catered, authentic Lowcountry meal complete with dessert and a selection of beverages, including wine. Attendees will enjoy fellowship, entertainment, gain valuable information about upcoming events, and have the chance to engage in discussions about the group’s future direction.
All current members should have received an invitation to this exclusive gathering. It is important to note that this event is limited to current members only. RSVP deadline is May 1. Our membership year runs from June 1 through May 31 of the following year. If you are uncertain about your membership status or have any other inquiries regarding this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@sinhg.org. We are happy to help.
-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group
The Spirited Brunch is a self-guided snack tour of downtown Charleston’s prayerful spaces. Positioned as an open house-type event with every congregation on the Charleston peninsula invited to welcome visitors during the three-hour time frame. Notably, the event presents a rare chance for non-members to peek inside historically and architecturally significant sanctuaries. But what makes Spirited Brunch special is that each house of worship is asked to serve a snack representative of its local community or faith tradition.
Middleton Place welcomes the public to experience their new exhibit, Conversations of Freedom beginning on April 11. Guests will be able to complete a self-guided walkthrough with docents available for questions.
Middleton Place was the birthplace and home of Arthur Middleton, one of 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Conversations of Freedom explores Middleton’s role in the American Revolution and the war’s impact on his family and the enslaved community at Middleton Place.
Presented in the South Flanker House Museum, the exhibition features exceptional 18th century textiles that belonged to Henry and Arthur Middleton along with a rare silk edition of the Declaration of Independence. Period artwork and furniture from the collection will provide historical context and lend authenticity to each gallery.
SINHG Presents Dr. Jerry Reves, Dean Emeritus of MUSC’s College of Medicine
Where: Seabrook Island Lake House When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7:00 pm
The Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG) is excited to invite you to a captivating evening with Dr. Jerry Reves, Dean Emeritus of MUSC’s College of Medicine. He will be sharing insights from his recently published book, “South Carolina’s Indomitable College of Medicine: The Bicentennial History”, which celebrates the college’s remarkable 200-year legacy. Discover the impressive journey of the 10th-oldest medical school in America and the oldest in the Deep South!
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Reves has deep roots in our community. He attended Gaud School for Boys, Darlington School, and Vanderbilt University, before earning his medical degree from the Medical College of South Carolina. His extensive knowledge of our area’s medical needs and contributions is truly remarkable.
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.
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
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.
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
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
