Bridging the Gap, with Clemson Extension Agent Brad Fowler

Brad will discuss common landscape tips and tricks, irrigation, picking the right plant material, basic landscape installation techniques, and how to build a good relationship between the homeowner and their landscape professional.

Come join us as Bird Jones and Marshall Highet discuss the writing of their book Blue-Eyed Slave.

It is 1764 in Charles Town, South Carolina, and Harry’s School for enslaved children has been in full swing for twenty years, despite the Negro Act of 1740. An enslaved person himself, Harry finds an unlikely ally in Hannah, a young Jewish girl from town. With relentless attention to historical accuracy, Blue-Eyed Slave levels an unflinching gaze at the cruelties of enslavement and shows that although human cruelty may be universal, the same is true for kindness and bravery.

Presented by the Friends of Brookgreen Gardens, Brew at the Zoo is always a favorite fall event. This year the event will be back in the field next to the Lowcountry Zoo. Vendors will be on site for our guests who would like to purchase food. Full size beer and wine will also be available for purchase.

The Paul Grimshaw Band will be performing!

Food Trucks: Fish Shack, Let’s Ride BBQ and Surf Dawgs.

Sponsorships and donations make a difference and help support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. This event is only open to those aged 21 and over.  The rain date is November 5.

Tickets

$45 for members, $50 for non-members, Brew at the Zoo event wristband

$25 Designated Driver tickets (does not include beer tasting)

$100 Brew at the Zoo VIP ticket includes seating in the VIP Beer Garden with private beer-tasting tables serving full-size beers and soups included (limited to 100 guests)

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the VIP reception begins at 6 p.m.

-VIP Ticket Sales end September 17th-

Here Comes The Sun Band is composed of five extraordinary vocalists and multi-instrumentalists.

This year, they will be sharing Fleetwood Mac's music! Join us for a sensational tribute concert that brings the timeless hits of this legendary band to life. From the unforgettable melodies of "Rhiannon" to the soulful rhythms of "Landslide," this performance captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable sound. With incredible musicianship, spot-on vocals, and that signature blend of rock, pop, and blues, this tribute concert is a must-see for fans old and new. Celebrate the music that has defined generations and relive the unforgettable energy of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic hits!

The band includes fan favorites Dustin Brayley (vocals, guitar), Ryan Guerra (guitar, keyboards), Paul Babelay (drums),  Eric Anthony (bass guitar, vocals), and Ryan Dunn (guitar, vocals), with special guest vocalists, Annalyse McCoy and Meredith Patterson 

VIP Tickets!   Preferred parking, a wine and small bites, reception, souvenir glass, complimentary shuttle to the concert site, and preferred seating.  A limited number of these tickets are available.

All ticket holders have chairs under the concert tent. Advance tickets are required.  Seating is general admission only without a VIP ticket. Beverages and light refreshments are available for purchase.  No coolers or outside food or drinks are allowed.

Austin's Harvest Restaurant will be open Wednesday – Sunday evening 5pm – 8pm reservations.

Make a reservation

Food Truck Schedule: TBD

PLEASE NOTE

All events at Brookgreen are fundraising events so tickets are non-refundable, even if the event is canceled or postponed by Brookgreen. Unused tickets will be converted into a donation to Brookgreen Gardens.  All your purchases make a difference and help support Brookgreen Gardens a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

The “Sacred Vessels and Sailor’s Valentines” Exhibit, of sculpted gourds by Natalie Daise of Georgetown and artistic shell arrangements by Irmgard Cate of Murrells Inlet, displays the creative and serendipitous use of nature’s everyday Lowcountry treasures.

It will be on display at the Noble Gallery from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily from July 1 – August 5.

Open 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. during Summer Light: Art by Night

Horry County is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, which has led to unprecedented construction and demolition. As older structures are rapidly demolished and cleared for new construction, the local area’s inherently valuable used building materials, structural histories, and expert trade skills are unnecessarily lost to the landfill. In contrast, the economic model of deconstruction provides a ready solution to this unnecessary waste and loss. Deconstruction is the careful disassembly of structures, an alternative to traditional demolition. In this process, building materials can be salvaged and reused, histories researched and archived, and traditional skills revived for future generations. Alan Todd will discuss the process of establishing a deconstruction industry in our area and the environmental and economic benefits it brings. 

About the Speaker: 

Alan Todd is Executive Director of Conway Architectural Salvage and Heritage Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on building material reuse and trades preservation. A professor at Coastal Carolina University and trained archaeologist, Alan's life's work culminates in saving old-growth lumber from landfills, archiving the histories of family homes, and reviving traditional building crafts through education and community development. 

Join us for an inspiring artist talk in conjunction with Celebrating Black Mermaids: From Africa to America, curated by Torreah “Cookie” Washington. This powerful exhibition showcases mixed-media fiber works by acclaimed artists from across the country, honoring African water spirits and mermaid goddesses rooted in West African traditions. 

Through vibrant textures, storytelling, and symbolism, the artists explore themes of ancestral strength, spirituality, and cultural memory. The talk will dive deeper into the creative process behind the work and the enduring legacy of Black mermaids as symbols of resilience and transformation. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the artists and curator as they share the myths, histories, and inspirations that shape this remarkable exhibition. 

About the Curator 

Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needleworker and Charleston-based fiber artist known for her narrative art quilts that honor the Divine Feminine and African ancestral heritage. Born in Rabat, Morocco, and self-taught in quilting, she carries forward the legacy of the women in her family—seamstresses, designers, and tailors—while forging her own path in textile-based art. 

For over 16 years, she has curated the African American Fiber Arts Exhibit for the North Charleston Arts Festival, helping the exhibition grow into a traveling showcase across the South. Cookie’s work is griot in spirit, using fabric, form, and storytelling to inspire emotional connection, cultural reflection, and social dialogue. She also teaches in underserved communities, gives school lectures, and donates quilts to support the unhoused. 

One of her proudest honors was being chosen as one of 44 Master Art Quilters to create a quilt in celebration of President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Her work has been featured in several documentaries, including Skin Quilt and The Wayshowers, for which she served as executive producer. 

Congratulations!

Brookgreen Gardens awarded nine community members for its inaugural Huntington Exemplary Service Award at noon on June 18, 2022. Established to recognize individuals who have worked to improve race relations in Georgetown and Horry Counties in 2021-22, the award was bestowed in honor of our founders, Anna and Archer Huntington, and in recognition of Brookgreen’s 90th Anniversary. Nominations were received via the Brookgreen website and reviewed by a community-wide committee.

Recipients are: Zenobia Harper, Marilyn Hemingway, Kelvin Waites, and Steve Williams (Georgetown County); Tracy Bailey, Veronica Gerald Floyd, Reverend Cheryl Moore Adamson, and The World Community Magazine (Horry County); and Issac Bailey (State).

The Awards Ceremony took place during Brookgreen’s Juneteenth Celebration.

Nationally known artist Mary Whyte will present her new book, An Artist’s Life: Unlocking Creative Expression, a memoir and self-improvement book about finding beauty in the everyday and pursuing a life of creativity. Featuring seventy-two color images of Whyte's acclaimed portraits and new, never-before-seen works alongside personal anecdotes and decades of teaching experience, An Artist’s Life shows readers how each one of us already possesses an artist’s way of being, and that the only thing holding us back is ourselves.

An exhibit of paintings by members of the Brookgreen Gardens Plein Air Guild.  Many of the paintings are of scenes of Brookgreen or other outdoor locations painted on site.  On view daily in the Noble Gallery.

Interested in joining the Brookgreen Plein Air Guild? Find information here.