Beaufort District Collection Connections Blog

October, 2011

Sesquicentennial Events Coming Up
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The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Port Royal is almost upon us. On Monday, Nov. 7th, the true anniversary, Michael D. Coker, author of The Battle of Port Royal, will talk about his research into the “pivotal turning point” of the Civil War that occurred in our area. The naval engagement involved two forts in Beaufort District (Fort Beauregard on Bay Point and Fort Walker on Hilton Head) and the “largest fleet ever assembled by the United States” up to 1861.

On the Road Again ... to Bluffton Branch
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The BDC heads south of the Broad on October 29th, November 1st and November 7th.

Robert Smalls Exhibit and Descendants at HBF
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Descendants Helen Boulware Moore and Michael Boulware Moore will share Robert Smalls’ impact on their lives during Historic Beaufort Foundation's next “Dinner & A Lecture” on Monday, Oct. 24th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street.

Their talk will enhance the arrival of “The Life & Times of Congressman Robert Smalls” traveling exhibit. Under the auspices of the South Carolina State Museum, the exhibit will be at the Verdier House until December 20.

NPS: Diverse Cultures Itineraries
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People from all over the world came together to create the United States, and people continue to arrive here from many corners of the earth. It is the responsibility of the National Park Service to preserve the historic places and stories of America’s diverse cultural heritage.

William Henry Brisbane, Oct. 12, 1803 - April 5, 1878
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The man described by Dr. Rowland as "the most hated man in the Beaufort District" (History of Beaufort County, South Carolina, vol. 1, p. 417) is the subject of an article in the South Carolina Historical Magazine. (SCHM is running about a year behind the publication date on the cover.)

Brooker on Tabby at HHI Archaeology Society
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The Archaeological Society of South Carolina, Hilton Head Chapter celebrates Archaeology Month with a lecture by Colin Brooker on Tuesday, October 18th at 1 pm at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Brooker is an expert on "Worldwide Tabby Architecture," and supervised the stabilization of the ruins on Dataw Island.

The lecture and meeting are free and open to the public. For further information, please contact George Stubbs- 843-363-5058 www.assc.net.

Celebrate Archaeology Month with BC Planning and Library!
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October is a busy month for the BDC. In addition to it being "Archives Month," it's also "Family History Month," as well as "SC Archaeology Month."

Tour the BDC in honor of SC Archives Month
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Sign up to get a "Behind-the-Scenes Tour" of the Beaufort District Collection during October to celebrate SC Archives Month.

Even if you came last year, this year the highlight is on transportation related materials, maps, postcards and other images in our holdings, so you're bound to see something new!

September, 2011

Free Your Mind: Read a Banned Book!
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Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. BBW 2011 runs from September 24th through October 1st. 

Free Genealogical Webinars - Act Fast!
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October is designated as "Family History Month.” Are you interested in researching your ancestors? Looking for the family’s black sheep? Don’t know how or where to get started? Perhaps we can help. 

A Multitude of Programs on History and Archaeology
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If you are a history, archaeology, genealogy or music buff, you have plenty of options to exercise your interest over the next 10 days: 

Lunch & Listen series lead-in to New Harmonies Exhibit
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Amanda Brewer, Beaufort Branch Library, has put together a musical Lunch & Listen series as a lead-in to the arrival of the Smithsonian's New Harmonies exhibit in December.

She's a guitarist herself and it appears that she just might have called in a few favors from her performer friends to set up the free noontime concerts for the community.

Heads up: BDC@ The Branches returns in October
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Throughout the year, the Beaufort District Collection brings in authors and speakers on a variety of topics meeting our mission to share information about the history, culture, and environment of our area. 

September 17th is (US) Constitution Day
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Today we honor the United States Constitution and the vigorous debate about what it says, what the Founders meant, and what it means for Americans 224 years after the document was signed at the Convention in 1787. (The Bill of Rights, ratification, and implementation all came later.) 

From the Gilder Lehrman Institute: 

Civil War Topics at BCHS Meetings
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The Beaufort County Historical Societyhas two Civil War related programs on their Fall Speaker Series. 

Audiobooks, Place Names, and a Favorite Book
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Besides working in the Library, I use library services to pursue personal interests.

(I believe in getting extremely good value for my property taxes and thus use the Library often. You should too! If you don’t already have a Library card, sign up now. September is “Library Card Sign-up Month,” after all.)

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