*** This event is sold out ***
Doors open at 6 p.m.
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of creativity, innovation and artistry in Black foodways throughout South Carolina. In partnership with a rising star of Southern cuisine, Chef Amethyst Ganaway, this event series will honor and explore six regions of South Carolina: the coast, the Upstate, Appalachia, the Lowcountry, the Pee Dee, and the Midlands.
On Aug. 17th, Harvesting Heritage: Coastal Connections will feature:
- A crab crack reception hosted by Mr. Seafood, a Black-owned business from SC with crabs and ingredients supplied by Black farmers and fishermen here in South Carolina.
- A cocktail and/or mocktail by Will Green, Columbia bartender and co-owner of The Hoot (each guest will receive one drink ticket – all other drinks available for purchase)
- An exploration of seafood sustainability and the health of our local ecosystems.
- The stories and experiences of Black workers on our waterways and coastlines.
A conversation with Chef Amethyst Ganaway, Tia Clark, owner of Casual Crabbing with Tia (the number one Air BNB experience in the world), and Terrell Brown, owner of Brown Oyster Supply Co, Charleston-based seafood supplier specializing in lowcountry cluster oysters and fifth generation Gullah oysterman, and Jodi Barnes, Heritage Trust Archaeologist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Ticket Options
Single Ticket to one Harvesting Heritage event. Includes activities, food and one drink voucher.
Series Ticket to all three Harvesting Heritage events (Aug. 17, Sept. 21 & Nov. 16). Ticket includes activities, food and one drink voucher for each event.
Please note: Ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
About Amethyst Ganaway
Born and raised in North Charleston, Amethyst Ganaway has been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and more. Specializing in Southern and African American foodways and the foodways of the African Disapora, Ganaway also recently headlined the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. She uses her position as a chef and food writer to tell the stories of the region’s history, culture, art, cuisine, and environment.
About Tia Clark
Tia Clark is a Charleston, South Carolina native and food and beverage veteran who started Casual Crabbing with Tia in 2017 when health problems led her to make an overhaul of her diet and lifestyle. She now hosts an Airbnb Experience, "Let's Go Crabbing," recognized as one of Airbnb’s best in the world.
About Terrell Brown
Terrell Brown is co-owner of Brown's Oyster Supply - a local, Charleston, SC seafood supplier specializing in lowcountry cluster oysters. He is a 5th generation Gullah oysterman hailing from James Island.
About Mr. Seafood
Mr. Seafood Restaurant was established on July 29th of 2017 in Columbia, SC. Mr. Seafood offers great seafood and a variety of other menu items like fried corn, fried okra, hush puppies, seafood salad and more. They are widely known for their world famous Garlic Butter Sauce, that’s good on everything.
About Jodi A. Barnes
Jodi A. Barnes is a Heritage Trust Archaeologist at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources who strives to learn about the past and share that knowledge with the public. She received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from American University in Washington, DC and her Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies and B.A. in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina. Her current research focuses on the archeology of a Gullah Geechee fishing village, and the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage sites in Georgetown County.