“Harriet Tubman and the Combahee Ferry” Exhibit
The exhibit highlights the fascinating story of Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid that resulted in widespread destruction of rice plantations along the Combahee River in South Carolina and the freedom of more than 700 enslaved people in June 1863. The exhibit is a collaboration of Brockington & Associates, SC Department of Transportation, US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Beaufort County Engineering & Infrastructure, Beaufort County Planning Department and the Beaufort County Library.
Time and Date of Event: Mondays
through Fridays 10 am – 5 pm, April 3 – June 27th
Location of Event: Beaufort District Collection, 2nd floor, 311
Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
“Archaeology of the Combahee Ferry Historic
District," with Dr. Eric Poplin
Dr.
Eric Poplin talks about the rich and multi-tiered archaeological record of the
Combahee River crossing as an integral part of South Carolina’s early
transportation network, the lost town of
Radnor, remnants of mid-19th century African American life, and
Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River
Raid of 1863. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Beaufort Chapter,
Archaeological Society of South Carolina. Ages
12–Adults.
Time and Date of Event: Monday,
June 9 at 6 pm
Location of Event: BDC@
Beaufort Branch Library Children’s Programming Room, 1st floor, 311
Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Price of Event: Free
Event Name: "Memoir Writing Workshop"
Short Description of Event:
Susan Kammeraad-Campbell, publisher of Joggling Board Press, will guide a dozen
writers through her unique process to write true stories others will want to
read. Ages 12 – Adults. Registration required.
Time and Date of Event: Saturday, June 14, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Location of Event: BDC@ Bluffton Branch,
120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Price of Event: Free; Only 12 slots are available. Please register in
advance.
Registration contact info: Call 255-6468 to reserve a space at this free BDC@ Bluffton Branch
program designed for mature teens and adults! gracec@bcgov.net
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