Thursday Talks: Indigo

Thursday Talks: Indigo

Heather K. Powers comes and shares the importance of indigo to colonial South Carolina.

By Revolutionary War Visitor Center

Date and time

Thursday, July 25 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

212 Broad St

212 Broad Street Camden, SC 29020

About this event

  • 2 hours

Everyone can tell you how important rice was to colonial South Carolina. But what about that other important cash crop? How much do you know about "blue gold" - South Carolina's second most valuable export during the colonial period? Artist and indigo expert Heather K. Powers offers an insightful exploration into the history and artistry of this valuable commodity. Delve into an intriguing journey through time, unveiling the profound impact of indigo on early South Carolina and on the enslaved people who made it all work.

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Revolutionary War Visitor Center

The Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden tells the story of the Southern Campaign (1780-1781). In addition to our permanent exhibit, the center hosts programs on the American Revolution, South Carolina's colonial era, and colonial Camden. Our programs focus on all the people who lived and fought during the American Revolution.