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7 January 2008

Upcoming Events: Archaeology at South Adger’s Wharf

Posted by Nic Butler under archaeology, Charleston, fortifications, history, Nic Butler, programs, South Adger's Wharf
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In the past few days the archaeological excavation at South Adger’s Wharf has attracted the attention of many Charlestonians, tourists, and journalists. If you would like to meet some members of the Mayor’s Walled City Task Force and hear the archaeologists talk about their work at the dig, you’re invited to join us for a public program at the Charleston County Public Library on Wednesday, January 30th, at 7:00 p.m.

On that evening, Dr. Nic Butler, Special Collections manager at the library, will host a program titled “New Archaeology in Charleston: The South Adger’s Wharf Dig.” Besides hearing first-person reports from the participants, you’ll learn about the history of the site, see more photographs from the excavation, and even see some of the artifacts uncovered at the dig.

If you’re interested in learning more about this program, you can contact Dr. Nic Butler at at (843) 805-6968 or butlern[at]ccpl.org. You can also link directly to a description of the January 30th program on our “Upcoming Events” page. 

 

15 October 2007

Come “Walk the Walls” on Thursday

Posted by Nic Butler under Charleston, fortifications, Historic Charleston Foundation, programs
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This Thursday, October 18th, you’re invited to join members of the Walled City Task Force and the Young Advocates of the Historic Charleston Foundation for a fun and educational evening. It’s time for the autumn “Walk the Walls” event, and the weather should be just right for a bit of history, food, drink, music, and conversation under the stars in Charleston. Come join us at 40 East Bay Street at 6:00 p.m. for a self-paced stroll along the path of Charleston’s early defensive walls. At significant points along the way, you’ll meet interpreters who’ll help breath life into the history of that site. We’ll finish the evening off with dinner and music harbor-side at the Missroon House, where you’ll have a chance to chat with other “walled city” enthusiasts. Besides having a great time, you’ll be contributing to the Task Force’s preservation efforts.

Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. To purchase your ticket, please call (843) 724-8497 or email rprice@historiccharleston.org. This “Walk the Walls” event will be held rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

I hope to see you there!

 

18 September 2007

“Anatomy” Program a Success

Posted by Nic Butler under archaeology, Charleston, fortifications, history, Nic Butler, programs
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butler_15_sept_2007.jpg butler_15_sept_2007_2.jpgThank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s program, “The Anatomy of Charleston’s Walled City.” Based on the numerous questions and positive comments received afterwards, I feel confident that the audience left with a better understanding of the materials and design principles used to build the defensive walls that surrounded colonial Charleston. I hope all 72 of you in attendance found it an educational and entertaining way to spent the afternoon.On Saturday, I was also pleased to make two new public announcements on behalf of the Task Force: first, the availability of this new website, and second, the upcoming archaeology to be done at South Adger’s Wharf (see the 14 September posting by Katherine Saunders). We sincerely hope that this electronic forum will help us raise awareness of Charleston’s colonial fortifications and encourge the public to learn more about this fascinating topic.For those of you who weren’t able to attend on Saturday, I’ll be repeating the program on Monday, 29 October, at 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Charleston County Public Library. Reminders of this event will be posted in advance of the program, of course.If you have questions about the program, you can contact me at the Charleston County Public Library Special Collections Department at butlern[at]ccpl.org or call (843) 805-6968.

 

9 September 2007

Anatomy of Charleston’s “Walled City”

Posted by Nic Butler under Charleston, fortifications, history, Nic Butler, programs
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FlyerThe most frequently asked questions about the fortifications that surrounded colonial Charleston relate to their size and composition. What were they made of–and how were they built? In the continuing series of “Walled City” lectures at the Charleston County Public Library, Dr. Nicholas Butler will present an illustrated discussion of the of the design and materials of these fortifications. A question and answer session will follow the lecture.

Saturday, 15 September 2007
2:00 p.m.
Charleston County Public Library Auditorium
68 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401

For further information, please contact Nic Butler at (843) 805-6958 or butlern[at]ccpl.org.

 

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