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New Exhibit: Conversations of Freedom: The American Revolution at Middleton Place

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.

Click here to learn more about the program.

–Tidelines Editors

April at the Charleston Museum

There is always something interesting happening at the Charleston Museum. Let’s see what they have planned for April.

Tour de Green Space

On Sunday, April 26, Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy (SIGSC), in partnership with Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA), will sponsor a self-guided bike and LSV tour of our conserved green spaces. You can participate in as many locations as you like—there’s no need to complete them all. The starting point is the at Lake House and check-in will begin at 1:30 pm.

To learn more about Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy and how you can help, please visit our website at www.sigsc.net.

-Submitted by: Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy

Reminder: Art Show April 4, 2026

Some of South Carolina’s leading artists will be participating in the Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Art Show just outside of the Seabrook Island gate. The artists are housed under one big tent, and the event is open to the public. This year’s line-up of juried artists includes: Jennifer Black, Sandra Roper, Lisa Willits, Betsy Jones McDonald, Tina Mayland, Cynthia Houston, Elizabeth Middour, Colleen Wiessmann, and Donna Geriner.

Each of the featured artists is well known throughout the region. The show, which is always held the day before Easter, will be from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The artists will be displaying original work. Visitors will see oils, pastels, and watercolors, in styles from representational to impressionistic to abstract. Some of the artists will also be painting live, so it’s a great opportunity to meet them and see their creative process in action.

Mark your calendars for April 4, the day before Easter. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than looking at amazing art in a beautiful outdoor setting.

-Submitted by Tina Mayland

(Image credit: Tina Mayland)

Tastes of the Islands April 11

For the third year, Taste of the Islands Churches will host a fundraiser for The Feeding of the Multitude. Participating churches will offer a variety of food items for attendees to sample, along with a dessert and a silent auction featuring items donated by church members. Additional family-friendly activities will be available, including live music, face painting, and a jump castle. 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Feeding of the Multitudes.

Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Location: Wadmalaw Community Center, located at 5605 Katy Hill Rd.

Cost: $10/person or $40/family

To learn about The Feeding of the Multitude, click Read More.

Art Show April 4, 2026

Mark your calendars for April 4, the day before Easter. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than looking at amazing art in a beautiful outdoor setting.

-Submitted by Tina Mayland

(Image credit: Tina Mayland)

Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy (SIGSC)

Dear Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy Friends and Supporters,

By now, you may have heard about the Kiawah Conservancy’s expansion and rebranding efforts. You might have even recently received their beautiful magazine, Roots. Their work has now broadened to include Johns Island and Seabrook Island, prompting their new name: Conservancy of the Sea Islands.

The missions of Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy and the Conservancy of the Sea Islands align closely. We are both dedicated to preserving the natural environment through land and easement acquisition, as well as through education and advocacy for the long-term protection of our islands’ natural assets. The Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy is grateful for the invaluable work of the Conservancy of the Sea Islands and we fully support all conservation efforts.

Seabrookers Committed to Protecting our Environment

This article is first in a series showcasing how Seabrookers are actively working to protect and enrich our natural environment.

As you enter Seabrook Island, you are greeted by a sign proclaiming it an ‘Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community.’ This designation signifies more than just a title; it reflects the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship and quality of life.

In 2017, the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) became the first private community in South Carolina—and one of only six in the world at the time—to be designated as an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community. The certification is based on three main pillars: a healthy local environment, economic vitality, and high quality of life. To maintain this status, the community manages 14–15 focus areas, including wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement, water conservation, and energy efficiency. SIPOA successfully maintained this designation with recertifications in 2020 and most recently in May 2024. Recertification occurs every three years.

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf

The relationship with Audubon began decades earlier through the island’s golf courses. In 1995 Seabrook Island’s two golf courses were the first in South Carolina to be certified in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.

World Affairs Council of Charleston: March 23 Event

WACC Evening Speaker Series:
Africa: Power, Conflict, & Competition

Date: March 23, 2026
Time: 5:15 Reception, Speaker Program 6:00-7:00 pm
Place: Capers Hall at the Citadel, 1 Lee Ave., Charleston, SC
Cost: Free for WACC Members (no registration required). Non-members register and pay online.

Africa is surging with energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements, fueled by a new wave of financing and investment that move beyond the donor-driven development models of the past. Yet even as capital flows in, long-simmering conflicts have flared anew, and new regions face the threat of instability. Global powers are vying for influence across the continent.

Reminder: Charleston Coastal Choir’s 10th Anniversary Concert

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 27, 2026 for the Charleston Coastal Choir’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert, “My Favorite Things.” The concert will take place at 5:00 pm at Church of Our Saviour, located at 4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway.

Come out to enjoy the choral music and to support your friends and neighbors in the Charleston Coastal Choir!

*** Following the concert, please join us for a reception for all in attendance to celebrate our 10 years as a choir and show our appreciation for our audience.

-Submitted by Deborah Banecker for Charleston Coastal Choir

March at the Charleston Museum

There is always something interesting happening at the Charleston Museum. Let’s see what they have planned for March.

The Point Hosts Bunco March 15

Grab a Friend and Join us for Bunco

Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm

Join us at Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and purpose.

Our first event of 2026 benefits the Yvonne H. Oliver Scholarship Fund, which supports local women as they pursue education and opportunity right here in our community.

$25 per player
Prizes, fellowship, and plenty of fun
Every roll makes an impact

Grab your friends, reserve your spot, and help us kick off 2026 the Point way – gathering with intention and giving back with heart.

For more information about The Point and for Bunco tickets, click here.

–Tidelines Editors