This July 4th at Magnolia will be observed with history lessons and free popcorn, snow cones and watermelons. Gates open at 8 a.m. Because of safety concerns, the event will not include a fireworks demonstration.
The schedule includes:
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- Kitty Wilson-Evans, portraying an 18th enslaved worker named Kessie.
- Rick Bennett, discussing Carolina Gold rice. Bennett conducts nature train tours at Magnolia
- The Plantation Singers
- Will and Michelle Pendergraph, portraying the Rev. John Grimke’ Drayton and Julia Drayton.
- Civil War reenactors from the 10th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry and the 54th Massachusetts, Co. I, Civil War Reenactment Regiment.
- Keeper of the Word, demonstraing Native American culture.
- Tom Johnson, leading 10 a.m. garden walks.
A $24 combination ticket provides access to Magnolia and Drayton Hall. Military families will be admitted free of charge to Magnolia with a military identification card.
For more information, call Magnolia at 843-571-1266.