If you're looking for more enrichment activities to go along with your history lessons, consider what our local Beaufort District Collection has planned for the next few months.  There are events planned that will absolutely intrigue and inform you and your older students. I've included BDC events in my school year and have not been disappointed. These events offer students an opportunity to meet and interact with authors and presenters and explore topics closely. 

Below you'll find the schedule of upcoming events for the Beaufort District Collection, get ready for exciting times! 

BDC@ The Branches Schedule thus far (as of 7.28.2011)

We'll be celebrating books, non-fiction authors, Archives Month, Archaeology Month, Family History Month, the impending arrival of the Smithsonian's New Harmonies exhibit, and commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with engaging speakers, timely topics, educational opportunities and displays at the Branch Libraries. Anyone over age 12 interested in the history, culture, and environment of Beaufort District is welcomed to attend our programs.

Thurs., Aug. 18th - Grace Cordial presents Coffin Point

at the Beaufort Branch Book Club, 5:30 pm

Thurs., Oct. 27th - Archaeologist Chris Judge on Native Americans in South Carolina,

BDC@ Beaufort Branch, 5:30 pm

Mon., Nov. 7th - Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the

"Battle of Port Royal Sound, 1861"  with author/archivist Mike Coker (2 sessions)

• 2:00 pm BDC@ Bluffton Branch
• 6:30 pm in Frisell Community Hall (BDC@ Penn Center)

This event includes special guests Dr. Larry Rowland and Stephen Hoffius, editors of The Civil War in South Carolina.

Penn Center is co-sponsor of the evening session.