This Week in the Charleston Time Machine...
Indigo in the Fabric of Early South Carolina
 
Indigo forms an important part of the early history of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Although its memory flourishes today, lingering misconceptions have distorted our general understanding of the story. In an effort to help “grow” this colorful conversation, I’ve crafted a series of questions and responses that address some points of indigo history that every Charlestonian should know.
 
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Questions about the stories featured on the Charleston Time Machine? Ask questions here. However, there may be delays in responses while he maintains a busy programming schedule for library events and the Charleston Time Machine podcast and blog. Some questions may be used as future podcasts. 
 
Charleston Time Machine Is Charleston's Best Podcast
Thanks to everyone who voted for The Charleston Time Machine Podcast this year in Charleston City Paper's Best of Charleston. It's the Time Machine's -- and CCPL's -- first win ever, so it's a great feeling to find out how many people have become fans of our local history podcast! 
Upcoming Events
Slave Auction Sites in Colonial Charleston
When: Thursday, August 29th 2019, 6 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Main Library Auditorium, 68 Calhoun Street, 29401
 
The public auction of enslaved people of African descent once formed a significant part of Charleston's economy and its landscape. During the city's first century of existence, most of these outdoor sales were concentrated within a relatively narrow compass of urban sites along the city's waterfront, but the specific locations are now obscure. Join CCPL's historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for an overview of the geography of the two branches of this human traffic--the sale of African captives arriving aboard trans-Atlantic ships, and the re-sale of people who already lived in the Lowcountry.
 
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