CHARLES TOWNE LANDING PROGRAMS

Cannons boom. Muskets bark. Interpretive rangers in 17th century dress tend heirloom crops. They’re all part of the “new” Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Here a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolinas colony, the plantation system of the American South, and one of the continent’s first major port cities. And here the story is still told. Opened in 1970 as Charles Towne Landing State Park, the peaceful park on a marshy point off the Ashley River was rebuilt in 2006 with a sharpened focus on the site’s remarkable past. Begin with the 12-room, interactive museum in the Visitors Center that includes a “digital dig”. Then walk the self-guided history trail, using the MP3 players that add an audio tour to the experience. Admire the Adventure, a full-size replica sailing ship built onsite, and the authentic experimental crop garden. Talk to archaeologists at work. And leave time for the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo and 80 acres of gardens that includes an elegant live oak alle’ and the Legare-Waring House, one of Charleston’s favorite sites for weddings and other special gatherings.

Visit the Friends of Charles Towne Landing website for activities for students and teachers. There are coloring pages, activity pages, education standards and lots more. You may also see a link to the new ship, Adventure in its building phases and learn of its arrival at Charles Towne Landing.

SATURDAY PROGRAMS
October 4 at 1, 2 and 3pm
Fears that Fortified Charles Towne series: An introduction to 17th-century small arms

October 18 at 1, 2 and 3pm
Fears that Fortified Charles Towne series: 17th-century cannon demonstration

October 25 at 1, 2 and 3pm
Colonial Crafts for Kids

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY
October 11
Get a first-hand look at Charles Towne Landing's archaeological resources and discover the science of archaeology and the history revealed below the surface

CHARLES TOWNE EXPERIENCES
Sundays at 2 and 3pm
Through a variety of program offerings, including costumed demonstrations, hands-on activities, ranger walks, presentations and more, park rangers will delve into the many fascinating aspects of the foundational years of Charles Towne

Dear Homeschooling Families,

Another school year has begun and we pray you’re all off to a great start. Hopefully your summer break was enjoyable and refreshing, leaving you energized for an exciting school year.

We contacted Pastor Ralph Gibson about using Shell Point Baptist Church again this year for our homeschool meetings and he has graciously agreed. Our first meeting will be Monday September 29 at 6:30 pm.

At this month’s meeting we will address the topic: Praying for your Homeschool. Prayer is a vital part of the Christian life and is extremely important for the Christian homeschooling family. Experiences and prayers from the book Prayers for Homeschool Moms, by Michele Howe will be shared. Reviews about the book:
"In my twenty-one years of homeschooling, I have talked with all the moms Michele has written about. Veterans and beginners will not only find themselves in Prayers for Homeschooling Moms but will also find encouragement to water their souls." — Jessica Hulcy, coauthor of KONOS Curriculum, national speaker, and homeschooling mom

"Michele Howe presents realistic struggles and scenarios home educators can relate to all too well, then takes them by the hand and leads them to the ideal response: intimate dialogue with Jesus. Prepare to be challenged, convicted, comforted,— even contemplative— as you pray the prayers of a homeschool mom." — Ann Kroeker, author, The Contemplative Mom: Restoring Rich Relationship with God in the Midst of Motherhood

We hope you will come out and be a part of this meeting and again support for your homeschool.

There are a few upcoming events we would like to point out to you:

Beaufort Branch of the Library

Breakfast with Ben FranklinSaturday, September 27th, 10:30 AM
Event is FREE! Call 843-470-6522 to reserve your spot today

Young Adult ProgramsThe Teen Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM, and at other times as projects require. New members are welcome to apply with the Volunteer Coordinator. Please call Maria Benac, Youth Services Manager at 470-6510 for further information.

St. Helena Island Branch of the Library
What Foods These Morsels Be Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Come share your favorite recipes and learn new ones. Librarian Ginny Marshall will have cookbooks to peruse, recipes, resources, and dishes to sample. The focus will be on tasty, healthful, time- and money-saving recipes. A different topic will be offered each month. Click here for schedule. Contact Ginny Marshall at 843-838-8304 or gmarshall@bcgov.net for further information.

Chess for All Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. or every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A free class on the basics of chess is now offered from 4 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Helena Branch Library and chess play every Saturday 9:30-3:00. Children, teens and adults are welcome to learn chess or play chess. For more information, contact Ginny Marshall at 843-838-8304 or gmarshall@bcgov.net. Check out flyer.

Archaeology Day at Musgrove's Mill
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Have you ever wondered how archaeologists find and identify artifacts from American Revolutionary War battlefields like Musgrove's Mill? Visit Musgrove Mill State Historic Site to learn about the methods used and what studies have been done at the site to shed light on this important battle. Project archaeologists will be on-site showing some of the artifacts that have been found and discussing how they found and identified the artifacts. Tours of the areas where some of the archaeological projects have been performed will be offered throughout the day. Bring the kids and let them participate in some hands-on activities as they "dig" for artifacts.
GENERAL
State Park Service 75th Anniversary
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
What to Bring: Water, insect repellant, comfortable walking shoes
HOURS: Event Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
SCHEDULE: October 18, 2008, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Poinsett Palmetto Trail Hike
Poinsett State Park
Take a hike with a ranger on the beautiful High Hills of Santee section of the Palmetto Trail. Learn about the rich history that surrounds this park that dates back to the time of the Revolutionary War and the time of Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox." See the landscape beauty that is found at Poinsett from mountainous terrain to the swampy bogs of the South Carolina lowlands. Historical buildings and structures, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, are also found at Poinsett State Park. The hike will consist of a 2.5 mile section of the Palmetto Trail followed by refreshments including tea, coffee and doughnuts in the historical Tea Room at the park office. The hike will begin at 10:00 from the park office. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

GENERAL
State Park Service 75th Anniversary:
Meeting Place: Park Office Parking Area
What to Bring: Water, good hiking shoes
HOURS: Event Hours: 10:00 am to noon
SCHEDULE: October 25, 2008, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A CHSB 2008 Graduate

Byron Timothy Jones, participated in the Homeward Education high school graduation ceremony, June 7, 2008. Rachel Ward, Homeward's director, presented the diplomas after reading a short write up about each graduate.
Byron among the other 2008 graduates.
Byron wating his turn.
Byron receiving diploma from Rachel Ward.
Graduation celebration dinner in Sumter.

Lowcountry Estuarium Tour

We did it! December 4, 2007 we went to the Lowcountry Estuarium in Port Royal for a great fieldtrip. There were five families present which made it a great number. The Lowcountry Estuarium is a learning center designed to provide hands-on learning about the coastal environments of our beautiful area, such as salt marshes, beaches, coastal waters, and estuaries. The tour began at the Estaurium building with a presentation that featured several tanks with creatures from the Port Royal Sound. After leaving the building we went down to The Sands to get a close look at the sound, along with the plant and animal life there. Most of us found great shells and a few shark teeth. Following the entire tour we went to the Port Royal Park for a lunch fellowship.

Facts about the Estaurium

An estuarium is similar to an aquarium. Aquariums usually have live specimens and exhibits that showcase freshwater or marine species. An estuarium exhibits terrestrial and aquatic specimens that live in brackish water and saltwater environments.

Estuaries are areas where fresh water from the land and salt water from the ocean meet and mix, such as in our coastal rivers. An estuary can be as small as a tidal creek or as large as a bay. Port Royal Sound and St. Helena Sound are estuaries located in Beaufort County.

As a learning center, the Lowcountry Estuarium showcases the unique and special organisms and habitats found in the Lowcountry. Some of the ecosystem exhibits include: Diamond back terrapin habitat - Habitat for several species of crabs - Game fish habitat - Food web interactions - Estuary awareness We learned to respect and take care of our unique ecosystem.

The Origin of Estuaries

Then God said, "Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens." So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth." So the evening and the morning were the fifth day. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." Genesis 1:20-23, 28