Upcoming Events

Step into a world where wildlife roars to life and the untold stories of the American West unfold in vivid color. Ezra Tucker’s nationally acclaimed traveling exhibition, curated by David J. Wagner, Ph.D., arrives at Brookgreen Gardens, showcasing his masterful blend of natural realism and cultural narrative. From majestic animals to evocative portraits of Black pioneers, Tucker’s work invites...

Create a beautiful, functional basket just in time for Valentine’s Day. In this hands-on workshop, participants will weave a six-by-six-inch basket in a classic plaid pattern using natural and hand-dyed reed. The instructor will guide you through every step, from laying the base and twining to shaping the sides and creating a balanced plaid design. Students will learn techniques for working with...

Find the perfect Valentine's gift for your sweetie at our annual Valentine's Day trunk show. With an array of styles, colors and designs, you are sure to find a special gift for your loved one, and you can take advantage of special discounts, giveaways and gifts. Southern Gates Jewelry of Charleston, SC. Meet with our representative, who will have many new designs available, including a new heart...

A woman moved to Georgetown in 1936, bought a house three miles south of the town of Georgetown, and opened a brothel. She ingratiated herself with the town by having a single location for her business and by not embarrassing the residents. She made a lot of money, and she spent a lot of money on Front Street. Her name can be found in the local newspaper as a donor to the March of Dimes and the...

This presentation will cover the fundamental science and skills needed to take an ecological and sustainable approach to home gardening and landscaping. Maeve will focus on the importance of native plants, the fascinating interactions between plants and wildlife, and practical actions home gardeners can use to create healthy habitats. Participants will learn about local ecosystems in the Grand...

All walks will take place on the Brookgreen Gardens outdoor labyrinth by the creek unless specified otherwise. 2026 Walks: First Walk Monday, January 5,2026 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. Love and Romance Walk Saturday, February 14,2026 at 1:00 pm Re-kindle romance by walking the...

Note: The ceremony will take place promptly at 4:00 PM. To ensure you do not miss the ceremony, plan to arrive a few minutes early. Celebrate Love: Romance in the Gardens Create lasting memories this Valentine's Day with a magical celebration of love and commitment set against the breathtaking backdrop of Brookgreen Gardens. This enchanting event offers the perfect way to honor your relationship....

Join our Horticulturists--Kerry Rapp and Devin Ravencroft--for a tour of Brookgreen Gardens’ greenhouse and nursery complex. Kerry will discuss how staff and volunteers manage the production of over 40,000 plants each year, including the warm/cool season annuals for the Garden, the fall and spring plant sales, and poinsettias for Nights of a Thousand Candles. And Devin will share a behind-the...

Now located in the NEW Simpson Art Center! Open Studios is a program that is open to the public once a month, from 10 am to Noon, and invites guests to spend time with a sculptor and observe the various processes employed to produce a sculpture from clay to bronze. Guests are encouraged to ask questions. Included with garden admission.

For the last two years, University of North Georgia archaeology field school students, under the direction of Dr. Kendy Altizer and colleagues, have conducted shovel test surveys in two areas between the North and South Santee River branches in Georgetown County. In consultation with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the Santee Coastal Reserve, this work is the first of its...