Upcoming Events
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Sat, Feb 8 - Sun, Apr 20 2025, All day
Sat, Feb 8 - Sun, Apr 20 2025
9:30am - 5:00pm
9:30am - 5:00pm
American Sculpture
The Genius of Archer Milton Huntington delves into the visionary life and legacy of Archer Milton Huntington, one of the founders of Brookgreen Gardens. Renowned for his extraordinary contributions to the arts, humanities, and philanthropy, this exhibit brings to life Huntington's passion for preserving the varied collections of the institutions he founded or supported. It features objects and...
- allday
Wed, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 28 2025, All day
Wed, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 28 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm
9:30am - 4:30pm
Artwork Credit: Beacon of Serenity by Brenda Laughrey, Watercolor | Smuggler by Chris Guyer, Woodworking/Modeling | Bella and the Bug by Barbara Smullen, Pen & Ink | Girl’s Ensemble, Karen Schaller, Textile Art Thirty-seven visual artworks encompass paintings, sculpture, textile art, woodworking, glass and pottery art, nature art, and photography. Many artworks were inspired by the history and...
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Wed, Mar 19 2025, 10 - 11am
Wed, Jan 15 2025, Wed, Feb 19 2025, Wed, Feb 26 2025, Wed, Mar 19 2025, Wed, Mar 26 2025, Wed, Apr 23 2025, Wed, Apr 30 2025, Wed, May 21 2025
Chair yoga is a gentle practice that can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in elevating spinal health and flexibility, practicing mindfulness, or learning to harness the power of their breath. In this class, yoga postures are performed while seated and/or assisted by a chair. Chair yoga is also a great exercise option for individuals with mobility issues. Students of all experience levels are...
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Wed, Mar 19 2025, 10am - 12pm
Wed, Mar 19 2025
Craft a charming, versatile basket perfect for hanging on a wall or door! Using natural and hand-dyed reed, you’ll create a basket measuring approximately 6 inches wide by 8 inches tall (or 11 inches with the handle). In this hands-on session, students will master the essentials of basketry, from laying out the base and twining to shaping upright spokes and weaving in a continuous pattern...
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Wed, Mar 19 2025, 1 - 2pm
Wed, Feb 5 2025, Wed, Feb 19 2025, Wed, Mar 12 2025, Wed, Mar 19 2025
Inspired by historical events from the Reconstruction Era, this reader’s theater presentation by Ron Daise portrays the lived experiences, beliefs, and dreams of a Gullah man, Prince Rivers. Rivers’ life and words from before, during, and after the Hamburg Massacre, an incident of notable racial and political violence, are poignant and riveting. The presentation, moreover, showcases historical and...
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Wed, Mar 19 2025, 5 - 8pm
Sat, Mar 1 2025, Wed, Mar 5 2025, Sat, Mar 8 2025, Wed, Mar 12 2025, Sat, Mar 15 2025, Wed, Mar 19 2025, Sat, Mar 22 2025, Wed, Mar 26 2025, Sat, Mar 29 2025, Wed, Apr 2 2025, Sat, Apr 5 2025, Wed, Apr 9 2025, Sat, Apr 12 2025, Wed, Apr 16 2025, Sat, Apr 19 2025, Wed, Apr 23 2025, Sat, Apr 26 2025, Wed, Apr 30 2025, Sat, May 3 2025, Wed, May 7 2025, Sat, May 10 2025, Wed, May 14 2025, Sat, May 17 2025, Wed, May 21 2025, Sat, May 24 2025, Wed, May 28 2025
-Experience An Evening of Art and Dining In the Gardens- We are thrilled to announce the return of our "Art After Hours" with extended hours until 8 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays, March 1st through May 28th! See beautiful art under an evening spring sky and indulge in dinner at Harvest Restaurant. (Reservations recommended) Please be aware that the Lowcountry Zoo will still close at 5 PM, and the...
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Thu, Mar 20 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
Thu, Mar 20 2025
This event will introduce three basic methods of growing mushrooms including bucket cultivation, log inoculation, and wood chip cultivation. In addition to the basic process behind each of these methods, we will also discuss the materials and supplies needed for at-home mushroom cultivation as well as where to source these supplies. Time-permitting, we will also discuss basic mycology and the...
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Thu, Mar 20 2025, 12 - 1pm
Thu, Mar 20 2025
Immerse yourself in a one-hour journey of self-discovery and wellness amidst the enchanting beauty of Brookgreen Gardens. Through the transformative practices of Breathwork and Meditation, you’ll explore a world beyond thought, where awe and new sensations take center stage. This session integrates a variety of yogic breathing techniques with guided meditation to create a profound connection...
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Thu, Mar 20 2025, 1 - 3pm
Sat, Jan 11 2025, Fri, Feb 14 2025, Thu, Mar 20 2025, Sat, Apr 19 2025, Sat, May 3 2025, Fri, Jun 20 2025, Thu, Sep 11 2025, Sat, Nov 23 2024, Sat, Dec 28 2024, Mon, Sep 22 2025, Sat, Oct 25 2025, Sat, Nov 15 2025, Mon, Dec 22 2025
Education
All walks will take place on the Brookgreen Gardens outdoor labyrinth by the creek unless specified otherwise. 2025 Walks: First Walk Saturday, January 11,2025 at 1:00pm As we take our first steps into 2025, we will set hopeful intentions to unconditionally love ourselves so that we may have love for others. Romance Walk Friday, February 14,2025 at 1:00 pm Re-kindle romance by walking the...
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Sat, Mar 22 2025, 10am - 4pm
Sat, Mar 22 2025
Meet Celebrating Talent exhibit artists on Saturday, March 22 , from 10 am - 4 pm! Artists will be available to discuss ‘making art,’ their artworks, and volunteering at Brookgreen, too. The thirty-seven artworks in the exhibit encompass paintings, sculpture, textile art, woodworking, glass and pottery art, nature art, and photography. Brookgreen's missions and beauty inspired many artworks. The...