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CANCELLED: Regional Roots: Privateering in Charleston

CANCELLED: Regional Roots: Privateering in Charleston In-Person

Join us for an engaging program with local historian and writer Suzannah Smith Miles as she brings Charleston's privateering history to life. Privateering, the practice of privately-owned ships authorized by governments to attack enemy vessels during wartime, played a pivotal role in Charleston during the American Revolution. With its strategic coastal location, the city became a hub for these daring maritime ventures, disrupting British supply lines and aiding the fight for independence. Don’t miss this captivating look into Charleston’s rich maritime past!

Date:
Monday, August 4, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Mt. Pleasant - Community Room
Branch:
Mt. Pleasant
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Lectures/Classes