Tea Party & Tales

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Discover the Secrets of Old House Plantation

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Rich Historical Insights

Immersive Learning Experiences

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Uncover Revolutionary Secrets with Expert Historians

Tea Party 2025 invite
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  • Hear museum historian Robert E. Scarlett uncover the little-told story of South Carolina’s Maroon communities and how they built independent settlements in Dorchester, Colleton, and Jasper Counties.
  • Witness a moving moment in local history: a formal ceremony returning a DAR brooch to the family of Ethel “Mimi” Bennett Gullans, recovered during a 2024 archaeological study.
  • Get the inside story from Jim Closson (SAR, Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter) on how the artifact was found, researched, and traced back to Mimi’s heirs.
  • One evening, two powerful narratives of resilience, discovery, and community.
  • Only 75 seats available—reserve yours now.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 18th
  • Time: 12 – 2 PM
  • Location: Old House Plantation Site,
    • 7792 Lowcountry Dr (Rt 462), Ridgeland, SC 29936
  • Tickets: Free Tickets, limited to 75 attendees. Email to secure your spot today!

This special event offers a chance to step back in time, enjoy a tea party, and explore hidden stories of the Revolutionary War.

South Carolina 250 Anniversary

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Tickets are free, but limited to 75—reserve your spot before they’re gone!

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