In Conversation with Dr. Fields-Black on “COMBEE” and Harriet Tubman’s Daring Raid

The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books, along with community partners Lowcountry Land Trust, Avery Institute, and the SC Historical Society are honored to host renowned author and historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black in conversation to discuss her most recent publication, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. In her book, Dr. Fields-Black dives into the story of the Combahee River Raid, one of Harriet Tubman’s most extraordinary accomplishments, based on original documents written by a descendant of one of the participants. Helping to shape the conversation will be Chief Conservation Officer of the Lowcountry Land Trust, David Ray.

• $50 – Members of the Charleston Library Society or $55 – General Admission (ticket includes 1 signed copy of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War)
• $60 – Limited Option // 2 Tickets and 1 signed copy of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War

This event takes place Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00pm at the Charleston Library Society. Learn more, see ticket prices, and purchase tickets by clicking here.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Charleston Library Society (164 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401)

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