Walter Edgar's Journal delves into the arts, culture, history of South Carolina and the American South. In 2021, Walter Edgar's Journal celebrated 21 years on South Carolina Public Radio. On July 29th, Dr. Edgar will interview George McDaniel, acclaimed author of the recently released book "Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People". Hailed as the first book […]
A new portrayal of this 18th-century icon among America’s historic sites, Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People is the first book in the nation to focus on a site’s recent history using interviews with descendants (both White and Black), board members, staff, donors, architects, historians, preservationists, tourism leaders, and more. Like different pieces […]
Erected in 1759 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eyre Hall is still occupied by descendants of Littleton Eyre, the original owner. The generations have acquired and preserved such items as furniture, silver, even sheet music, with continuity rivaled by only a handful of other Virginia properties. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Shore History will host […]
Preserving the Stories and Sacred Places of Black Georgetown With George W. McDaniel, author of Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People Community conversation about the history of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church - From The Georgetown Dish, September 26, 2022 Did you know that Georgetown was the first Black neighborhood? Join Dumbarton House […]
Wednesday, November 2: Place, People, and Stories: New Ways of Using Recent History with author Dr. George W. McDaniel
A Place and Its People: Using a Historic Site to Enhance Community MEET AUTHOR GEORGE W. MCDANIEL Author George McDaniel will give a presentation about the recent history of a historic site, drawing from his book, Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People. He will show the audience how places in their […]
Thursday, Mar 09 Johns Island Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and its People Join George W. McDaniel, retired Executive Director of Drayton Hall, for a fascinating evening as he discusses his groundbreaking new book, the first in the nation to focus on a site’s recent history. Using interviews with descendants (both White and Black), board […]
A PLACE AND ITS PEOPLE: DRAYTON HALL STORIES AND MORE In person with author George W. McDaniel His groundbreaking book, Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People, is the first book in the nation to focus on a site’s recent history using interviews with descendants (both White and Black), board members, staff, donors, architects, historians, educators, […]
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SPRING 2023 EVENT AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON - APRIL 4th at 4:00 PM A celebration of the new book Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People with author George W. McDaniel, executive director emeritus of Drayton Hall. A new portrayal of this 18th-century icon, this is the first book in the nation to […]
Preservation, Education, & The Middle Eight: A Town Hall and Advocacy Forum at The Franklin Theatre July 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmTh Speakers include Heritage Foundation of Williamson County CEO Bari Beasley and Senior Director of Preservation & Education Rachael Finch. Special guests include George McDaniel, an acclaimed preservationist who will speak about the importance […]
