Zoom Speaker Series: Italians in the Lowcountry

Event Details

Please join author Christina Butler for a virtual book talk on "Italians in the Lowcountry: Sunny Italy's Charleston Colony." The illustrated discussion will include glimpses from chapters in the book, addressing Italians in the Lowcountry from the colonial era, through the antebellum period and Reconstruction, and into the twentieth century and beyond. In addition, the conversation will highlight the importance of Italian cultural and architectural influence in the city past and present. Butler will share excerpts from more in-depth book interviews with former mayor Joe Riley, Spoleto Festival USA Executive Director Nigel Redden, Italian Americans like the Sottile’s whose ancestors started many thriving businesses, and Italians who have recently moved to the Lowcountry and continue to enhance the city’s cultural, academic, and commercial life today. Time will also be allotted for discussion and Q and A following the presentation.

To RSVP to this virtual event, fill out the RSVP form on our website or call 843-723-9912.

NOTICE: Zoom event links and passwords are always distributed on the day of the event to the email you RSVP with in the on the event page. The email that will be sending the link and password will be [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call 843-723-9912