Grimke Sisters Topic at Beaufort County Historical Society Meeting

Dr. Amy Thompson McCandless, Dean of the Graduate School at the College of Charleston, speaks about Angelina Grimke Weld and Sarah Grimke, unlikely Charleston-born and reared sisters who became staunch advocates for abolition, civil rights, and women's rights at the Thurs., March 20th meeting of the Beaufort County Historical Society. This free lecture will occur at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Drive in Beaufort.  An optional light lunch ($) will be served at 11:30 am.  RSVP for the lunch to Linda Hoffman, 843-524-3942 or hoffman@earthlink.net. The lecture is open to the public and set to begin at Noon.  

Women of Character, Courage and Commitment: Grimke Sisters

Angelina Grimke Weld and Sarah Grimke

The abolitionist ranks were populated with women of character, courage, and commitment.  Two of the most dedicated women to the cause of freeing the enslaved were Angelina Grimke Weld and Sarah Grimke who had connections to Beaufort District. Their brother Thomas J. Grimke practiced law at the Beaufort District Court in Coosawhatchie with his partner Robert W. Barnwell.  Some of the Grimke family properties were located in the upper reaches of the St. Peter's Parish straddling the boundaries of Beaufort and Barnwell Districts.

On March 5th, as part of the Created Equal film series, Penn Center is showing the documentary "Abolitionists" at 11 am in Frissell Hall.  That evening, meet Clelia Peronneau McGowan, abolitionist and suffragist, as she is brought to life by her descendant, Kelly McGowan at St. Helena Branch Library at 6 pm. 
 
On Thurs., March 20th, 2014, the Beaufort County Historical Society is hosting Dr. Amy Thompson McCandless, Dean of the Graduate School at the College of Charleston who will speak about these unlikely Charleston-born and reared sisters who became staunch advocates for abolition, civil rights, and women's rights. The lecture will occur at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Drive in Beaufort.  A light lunch ($) will be served at 11:30 am.  RSVP for the lunch to Linda Hoffman, 843-524-3942 or hoffman@earthlink.net. The free lecture is open to the public and will begin at Noon.  

BTW: Author Thomas O. Lawton,Jr. who was born on the Grimke Plantation devotes a chapter of Upper St. Peter's Parish and Environs to its history. We have copies to share in the local history sections and in the Research Room.     

Historical Society Lectures Continue

The Beaufort County Historical Society, the oldest association in Beaufort County dedicated to the study and preservation of history, continues its series of free lectures. A member based organization, the society was established in 1939.

Thurs., Nov. 21st, 2013: Grace Cordial, Beaufort County Library about "Child Labor in the LowCountry" at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club at Noon

Thurs., Jan. 16th, 2014: Dr. Brent Morris, USC-B on William H. Brisbane, "the most hated man in Beaufort District"

Thurs., March 20th, 2014: Dr. Amy Thompson McCandless, College of Charleston on sister abolitionists, Sarah Grimke and Angelina Grimke Weld.

Date TBA - Drs. Lawrence Rowland and Stephen Wise--75th Annual Meeting-location TBA

For further information contact Mary Lou Brewton-President maryloubrew@aol.com or 912-604-3634; www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org
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