Stories Around the State- All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island

Join the SC Historical Society and the Marlboro County Historical Museum for Stories Around the State!

 

“All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island”

 

Presenter: Melina Testin

 

Drawing from firsthand accounts of the American Revolution in the 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, SCHS Education Coordinator and Military Historian Melina Testin will present a fully illustrated lecture on the 28 June 1776 Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Attendees will learn the rules of the 18th century card game, Whist, and view the battle in the context of Tricks and Trumps.

 

This is a free program. Refreshments will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions in the “Additional Comments” box at the bottom of this page.

 

This program is funded by the SC250.

 

Event Details

Date: Monday, June 8th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Colleton Museum (506 East Washington Street, Walterboro, SC 29488)