An illustrated history of the CSS Planter from its life as a packet boat operated with an enslaved crew to its place in history as the US Planter, a political and naval icon, will be presented as part of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s “Dinner & a Lecture” series Monday, November 28, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street.
“The History of the CSS Planter,” will be presented by Robert Smalls’ scholar, lecturer and model maker Dennis Cannady. He will trace the ship from its construction order by Scottish Capt. John Ferguson in late 1859, its trial runs in Shem’s Creek in late 1860, its wartime use and its postwar history when Ferguson repurchased it for use as a commercial steamer. Cannady will also detail its demise.
In addition to lecturing on Smalls and the crafting of ship models for Osher Life Long Learning, Cannady, a retired mechanical engineer, is a lecturer for the nationally touring exhibition, The Life & Times of Congressman Robert Smalls, now on exhibit at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, until December 20.
Fee. Seating is limited; call 379-3331 to make reservations. Contact Maxine Lutz, mlutz@historicbeaufort.org for details.
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