There were three wonderful storytellers. It was outside under the incredible darkness of Fall. You brought your own chair, blankets, and mugs. They offered coffee, hot chocolate, and hot spiced cider.
The stories were wonderful. It made me realize the value of telling a story. What an incredible way to spend an evening. We are so wrapped up in tv, computers and social media, it is easy to forget that our voices and memories hold so much wealth!
There were homemade cookies, and at the break you could roast your own marshmallows for Smore making! Oh, I forgot how much I enjoy roasted marshmallows! For sure, we are having those tonight in the fireplace!
Rose Hill Plantation is a State Historic Site. It was built by South Carolina Governor William Henry Gist. He is considered the "Secession Governor".
It is a beautiful antebellum home. It was constructed between 1810-1830, and is built in the Georgian style. It has three stories, and the walls are 28" thick. It is a 44 acre plantation. This was considered a smaller plantation. The main crops were cotton and corn.
They offer tours, which I have never gone on, but hope to in the future. They have campgrounds, and have weddings and special events there, as well.
What a fun evening! There are so many wonderful things offered here in the Southeast. I look forward to learning more about different parts of history in this part of our country.
We went home and I hoped I did not have any nightmares about Goblins!
Quote for the day:
"There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories."
Ursula K. Le Guin
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