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    • Saturday, January 14, 2023
    • Saturday, July 08, 2023
    • 25 sessions
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

    The (In)disposable Art of Kirkland Smith is a playful exhibition of assemblages created from disposable consumer waste--basically, trash. These 3-dimensional works of art speak to the problem of overconsumption and a need for environmental responsibility in a fresh, evocative style.  Using trash as her medium rather than the subject of her art, Smith hopes to challenge consumer habits and attitudes in a way that's positive and encouraging.

    • Saturday, March 11, 2023
    • Saturday, October 28, 2023
    • 34 sessions
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

    Awaken your imagination and curiosity with Fractals: Mathematics and Science as Art. Fractals consist of mathematical “objects” produced by a computer. These attractively produced 2-dimensional artistic creations provide a mix of horizontal and vertical presentation formats, with two pieces (seemingly identical) meant to hang about an inch apart which gives the illusion of one larger image.

    • Saturday, June 10, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 3
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    The art of assemblage is the subject of this workshop that focuses on how to repurpose disposable items (aka trash) into artistic creations. Led by Kirkland Smith, you'll learn what types of materials work best for this type of assemblage and use templates to design your own piece on 12x12 Masonite. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Tuesday, June 20, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 65
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    What is the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission? Come learn about this organization and what they are doing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this revolutionary time in history. The speaker is Bill Davies, Vice Chairman of the Commission.

    • Tuesday, July 11, 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 64
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    Educators take note! In this professional development workshop, you'll hear from civil rights photographer Cecil Williams as he shares his experiences and the educational posters he developed on South Carolina's role in the movement. Learn some visual literacy strategies for talking about photography in the social studies classroom. Open to public.

    • Saturday, July 22, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 0
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    Weave some history! Learn about the Gullah roots of sweetgrass baskets while making one to take home. Kisha Kinard will guide workshop participants through the process of weaving a small round fruit basket with handles. The raw materials are included in the cost of the workshop, but scissors and nail bone will be returned at the end of the class. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Tuesday, July 25, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 67
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    Author, historian, and photographer Daniel McDonald Johnson explores the people and places of the Savannah River region in the American Revolution. Mr. Johnson's areas of research include emigration from the Scottish Highlands to America, the southern American colonial experience, and The American Revolution.

    • Saturday, July 29, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 25
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    Explore the art of bookbinding with Director of Exhibitions & Programs Kayleigh Vaughn. Whether you want a journal, sketchbook, or scrapbook, you will learn the basics of Secret Belgian binding. All supplies are provided to create a 96-page blank book. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Thursday, August 03, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
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    Sculptural Antique Dress in front of a wall collage of framed vintage photographs

    Experience the societal family tree created by Artist Susan Lenz in the Member Only Sneak Peek of our newest exhibition, Anonymous Ancestors. Mingle with other members and get an in-depth look during an exclusive curator-led tour.

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    • Saturday, August 05, 2023
    • Saturday, February 10, 2024
    • 28 sessions
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

    Family-friendly has a whole new meaning. Anonymous Ancestors gives visitors a glimpse into the past through thousands of anonymous vintage photographs, letters and printed materials. Together, these yard sale finds compose a sort of societal family tree that reminds us of our shared familial experiences and memories.

     

    • Saturday, August 26, 2023
    • 11:00 AM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 70
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    Artist Susan Lenz presents the inspiration behind her exhibition Anonymous Ancestors. Learn about her process and how she went about collecting objects and creating art while exploring the lives of these unknown figures.

    • Friday, September 08, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 0
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    Dye your own indigo bandana in time for fall tailgates. Learn the basic techniques of natural dying from artist Leanne Coulter of Daufuskie Blues. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 20
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    Follow along as Camilla Pagliaroli teaches you how to paint your own artwork inspired by fall. Then, enjoy story time with some autumn tales. For ages 6 and up. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Tuesday, October 03, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 50
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    All are welcome to join the Friends of Honey Hill quarterly meeting to learn about recent preservation and protection efforts at the Honey Hill Battlefield. Visit fohhb.org for more information.

    • Saturday, November 04, 2023
    • 11:00 AM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 70
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    Discover the sentimental endearments of the 19th century through ornamental hairwork such as friendship albums, mourning practices, and love tokens and how these practices have influenced us today. Kim Poovey shares the history of ornamental hairwork as well as displays of antique items followed by a demonstration of the intricate gimp work done to create hair wreaths. Book signing to follow.

    • Saturday, November 18, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 12
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    Create a luminous mosaic suncatcher in this 4-hour workshop led by glass artist Pat Stone. You’ll also learn how to safely cut glass, follow mosaic patterns, and grout pieces. Purchases are non-refundable.

    • Saturday, December 09, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
    • 70
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    In anticipation of Kwanzaa, Minister Joanne D. Taylor leads participants on a journey through its history and principles. This interactive program is perfect for the whole family and shows you how to host your own celebration at home.

Past events

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Jasper County Historical Society Meeting
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Morris Center Staff Off-site
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Tea Time Treasures
Thursday, May 11, 2023 Lowcountry Paint Party
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 Friends of Honey Hill Member Meeting
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Lowcountry Glass Mosaics Workshop
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Fractals: Beautiful Geometry
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Jasper County Historical Society Meeting
Saturday, March 18, 2023 Printmaking Workshop: Linocuts
Saturday, March 11, 2023 Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Thursday, March 09, 2023 Fractals: Mathematics and Science as Art Exhibition Member Preview
Sunday, March 05, 2023 March Mingle Event Expo
Saturday, February 25, 2023 Printmaking Workshop: Linocuts
Thursday, February 16, 2023 Family Heritage Through Food: A Conversation
Saturday, February 11, 2023 Frederick Douglass Speaks: Humanity & the Civil War
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Friends of Honey Hill Member Meeting
Saturday, January 28, 2023 A State Fair to Remember History Talk
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Virtually Speaking: Studio Talk with Kirkland Smith (Member Exclusive)
Thursday, January 12, 2023 The (In)disposable Art of Kirkland Smith Exhibition Member Preview
Saturday, December 31, 2022 Morris Center Closed for New Year
Friday, December 23, 2022 Morris Center Closed for Holidays
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Cookies with Santa
Saturday, December 10, 2022 Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 03, 2022 John Laurens' War Film Screening
Thursday, November 24, 2022 Morris Center Closed for Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 19, 2022 Lowcountry Glass Mosaics Workshop
Friday, November 18, 2022 CANCELED - Take a Seat: Filmmakers' Panel
Saturday, November 12, 2022 Taste the State Book Talk
Saturday, November 12, 2022 Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Saturday, November 12, 2022 Excursiones Bilingües en el Morris Center/Bilingual Tours at the Morris Center
Saturday, November 05, 2022 I Reminisce: An Oral History Program
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Rad Scientist & Friends
Friday, October 21, 2022 Take a Seat: Writers' Panel
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Perspectives: Meltdown in Dixie
Thursday, October 13, 2022 Shrimp Tales Book Talk
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 Friends of Honey Hill Member Meeting
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Rebellion, Resistance & Resilience Tours
Thursday, August 25, 2022 Members Only Preview of The Food We Celebrate
Thursday, July 07, 2022 Members Only Preview of The Supper Table

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843-284-9227
info@morrisheritagecenter.org

PO Box 1116
Ridgeland, SC 29936


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