15 October 2011

Robert Smalls Exhibit and Descendants at HBF

Descendants Helen Boulware Moore and Michael Boulware Moore will share Robert Smalls’ impact on their lives during Historic Beaufort Foundation's next “Dinner & A Lecture” on Monday, Oct. 24th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street.

Their talk will enhance the arrival of “The Life & Times of Congressman Robert Smalls” traveling exhibit. Under the auspices of the South Carolina State Museum, the exhibit will be at the Verdier House until December 20.

Fee. Seating is limited. Call 379-3331 to make reservations.

To get an idea of the vast variety of materials that the Beaufort County Library has on this very significant native son, take a look at these lists of resources and links:

“Life and Legacy of Robert Smalls, 1839 – 1915

Short biography

Longer biography

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