To commemorate the 236th anniversary of Carolina Day, Dr. Nic Butler, public historian at the Charleston County Public Library, will present an illustrated lecture examining the use of palmetto trees in the construction of fortifications on Sullivan’s Island, James Island, and even downtown Charleston, between 1775 and 1780.
The public is invited to attend this free program on one (or all!) of the upcoming dates:
The Palmetto Tree:Defender of South Carolina, 1775–1780.Saturday, June 22nd at Noon For more information,… |