Author Archives: Amy Dooley

Third Thursday: A Summerville tradition

08.04.2017 • Community News, News & Events

We like to say historic Downtown Summerville is the hidden gem of the Lowcountry. It’s a place where time slows down a little, where you can shop and dine at yummy local restaurants and cafes, take in a show, and experience all the joys of small town living. The center of it all is just read more

Carolina Gold: How Rich Culture Shaped the Lowcountry

September 21, 2017 • Events

While many people know that the wealth of early Carolina was built upon slave labor and rice growing plantations, few people understand how that grain, which came to be known as “Carolina Gold” was grown, harvested, milled and processed. Botanist and historian, Dr. Richard Porcher is professor emeritus at the Citadel and adjunct professor of read more