Under The Ancient Oaks

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Step Back In Time!

Join us for a journey to the past in an event dedicated to interpreting the people, culture, traditions, and daily life of the coastal South Carolina Lowcountry during the mid-19th century. This unique event brings history alive, offering a vivid glimpse into the era when the original Heyward House first took shape.

Living History Presentations

Meet over 30 talented reenactors portraying life during the pre-Civil War Era. See demonstrations of material culture, clothing, crafts, and everyday homestead activities.

Interactive Demonstrations

Engage with history through hands-on activities that tell the stories of families, craftsmen, merchants, farmers, teachers, clergy, and the many individuals whose lives shaped our community and region.

Evening Oyster Roast

End the day with us at our Oyster Roast on the grounds of the Heyward House. Gather around the fire and the oyster tables with the reenactors and Citadel cadets in period dress.