Between the Waters

VOLUME XVI, ISSUE I SPRING 2015

B O A R D O F TRU S T E E S

Hugh C. Lane, Jr. Chairman Voices of the Benjamin T. Zeigler Vice Chairman s Robert McClary Benedict P. Rosen climbed the steps as part of his nationwide Treasurer of a former slave work to encourage preserva- cabin and stood tion of existing slave dwell- Albert Baruch Mercer, MD Abeside the fireplace, he point- ings. McGill has spent the Secretary ed out where his mother sat at night in dwellings in 14 the end of the evening, de- states, including Alabama, Roland Alston scribing her day as a cook’s Mississippi, Texas, Connect- Edward B. Bowers, Jr. helper at Hobcaw House. icut, and Massachusetts, Edwin H. Cooper, III McClary’s wife and five with one of his first over- W. Leighton Lord daughters leaned in and night stays in Hobcaw asked, “Why didn’t you ever ’s Friendfield Vil- Grainger McKoy bring us here before now?” lage. At the first annual Dale Rosengarten, PhD McClary answered quietly, “I Slave Dwelling Conference Minor Mickel Shaw was afraid you wouldn’t un- he organized in Savannah, C. Dorn Smith, III, MD derstand why I love this place he stated, “The Belle W. so much.” Baruch Foundation’s efforts at preserving and interpret- An ongoing collaboration INSIDE THIS ing the lives of all the resi- between The Belle W. Ba- dents of the plantation---not I S S U E : ruch Foundation and SC Edu- just the rice planters or Ba- cational Television is result- Robert McClary & Joseph McGill at Friendfield. Voices of the Village 1 ruch and his two most fa- ing in an interactive website, Photo by Eileen Keithly, Georgetown Times. mous visitors, Winston Between the Waters, featur- Churchill and Franklin Roo- ing interviews with former residents of the Joshua Shubrick, Sr. 3 sevelt---are to be commended.” of Hobcaw Barony, lived in by slave descendants Marianne Mackey 3 until 1952. SCETV created a one-hour film in Executive Director George Chastain welcomed 2011 that continues to air regularly, but director/ Friends and donors to a Thursday night supper at Special Tour 4 producer Betsy Newman said, “I felt compelled to dusk in the village, where guests heard why “these continue to seek other avenues of documentation. places matter.” He explained the Foundation’s An interactive website, to be launched in 2016, mission statement, broadened since Belle Baruch’s Executive Director 5 serves as a valuable resource to persons at all establishment of the Foundation, to include preser- Notes learning levels. By securing funding from the Na- vation of natural and cultural resources here at tional Endowment for the Humanities and the Hu- Hobcaw Barony. Summer Ecology 6 manities Council of SC, ETV has been able to ex- Camp pand our work.” Joe McGill opened many eyes with the revelations of the slave dwellings he has discovered in north- Volunteer Orienta- That funding also allowed for “Voices of the Vil- 7 ern states and his work to bring an awareness to tion Event lage” to be presented as a weekend program over the full story of slavery and its aftermath. Bob three days in . Joseph P. McGill, Jr., founder McClary and his wife, now of Grosse Point, Mich- and director of the Slave Dwelling Project and Volunteers 8 igan, as well as an entourage of his extended fami- former program officer for the National Trust for ly were introduced that night. Lowcountry Giving 9 Historic Preservation, returned to Hobcaw Barony Day (continued on page 2) Hobcaw Happenings 10

Lecture Series 13 P A G E 2 On Friday morning, north provides a contrast 150 elementary stu- between rural heritage and Thank you to our dents attended a field urban existence. Opportuni- study and interacted ties for reunions and home- Event Sponsors: with musicians in the comings will yield infor- 19th century church mation new to both the fami- Georgetown Kraft and interpreters in lies and to the foundation.” the slave cabins, Credit Union Public programming contin- spoke directly with The McClary Family ued on Saturday in Friend- 85 year old McClary The Humanities field Village with Joe and were quizzed by McGill, also a reenactor with the 54th Massachu- Council SC McGill. Lee Brockington, a senior interpreter for setts Regiment, leading discussions on America’s the Foundation, remembers one third-grader’s SCETV history of slavery in the north and in the south. epiphany, “I learned today that slaves had children. Meanwhile, Bob McClary pointed out that emanci- I guess I knew that, but I just never thought about it pation did little to change the way of life of planta- before.” An education goal tion residents at Hobcaw Barony, but 20th Century sought by all the leaders that owners like Bernard and Belle Baruch did provide day was reached---thinking jobs, a schoolhouse, a free medical clinic, transpor- hard about the past. tation into and access to food from the woods A lunchtime lecture to a com- and marshes. Laura Herriott, a resident of nearby munity group featured Brock- Sandy Island, of- ington and William P. Baldwin fered servings of as they discussed the role of her Lowcountry race relations on the cooking, reflective Waccamaw Neck. Through the of southern food- published memoirs of Gene- ways shaped by

vieve “Sister” Peterkin, readers West African in- Robert McClary & Lee Brockington learned of the struggle to fluences. bring equal opportunities A noon presentation from the pews of to the black population of Between the Waters Friendfield Church galvanized the pro- the area in the 1930s. As Blog: gram participants to continue to seek the comparisons were made makinghistorybtw.com truth, to preserve buildings and their sto- to Bob McClary’s life, ries, and to support Hobcaw Barony in its new residents in the audi- mission to be a laboratory for learning. ence heard of the co- dependency between About 650 people were present or partici-

white and black persons pated via the social media campaign.

after the Civil War and especially during the Great “SCETV’s Between the Waters Project” is enabling

Depression. various voices to tell a more complete story of the Friday evening, panelists McGill, McClary and *All photos from this Brockington were led by Dr. Valinda Littlefield, director of the African American Studies program event were provided by at University of (USC), in a discus- Eileen Keithly, The sion that was streamed over the internet and provid- Georgetown Times ed a “live chat” opportunity from an audience via www.makinghistorybtw.org. Ramon Jackson, the NEH Scholar hired through SCETV’s three year grant project, organized the special features of the broadcast and commented on the powerful moments that celebrated McClary’s homecom- plantation. Future collaborations with universities ing. “Hobcaw has made a step for- and colleges already in place promise a broad spec- ward toward connecting slave de- trum of possibilities to expand the knowledge of scendants to their ancestral space. Laura Herriot (Right) & Guest the natural and the human evolution of Hobcaw The stories of their lives here and Barony. their migration in many cases to the

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In Memory of Joshua Shubrick, Sr. New Volunteer 1933-2015 Coordinator

arianne Mackey Natural Resources volunteers joined The Belle are building duck boxes and W. Baruch helping to Red-Cockaded Foundation in Woodpecker nests. Marianne MJanuary to lead our team of 90+ arranges training for all of these volunteers. Her responsibilities and works with volunteer will include recruiting, schedulers to ensure adequate educating and appreciating the volunteer staffing for the growing corps of volunteers at myriad of activities taking place Hobcaw Barony who make at Hobcaw Barony every day. daily operations a reality. She concludes, "Hobcaw Barony is an extraordinary With over 30 years experience place, bringing together natural in client management, project beauty and conservation, management, strategic and Above: Rendering of Joshua Shubrick, Sr. at Friendfield Village by artist forestry and marine research tactical planning in the financial Maura Kenney and 37 historically significant services arena, Marianne is no buildings. This 16,000 acre stranger to teamwork and ormer Hobcaw Barony resident Mr. Joshua Shubrick, nature preserve and learning innovation. She explains, “My Sr., left a lasting legacy of his life at Hobcaw Barony center could not be run without before passing away in March. As a volunteer for The responsibilities were most often the very critical efforts of our in the introduction of new Belle W. Baruch Foundation after a career in dedicated volunteers. It is my FWashington, DC, Joshua participated in many projects that products and services, and their honor and pleasure to work expansion into new markets. revealed his quest for finding peace at home. with them." Ultimately, it was all about The son of Nellie McCants and grandson of Timothy and managing teams and clients After twenty years of Josephine McCants of Friendfield Village, Joshua attended the through change. This vacationing in Pawleys Island, one-room Strawberry School at Hobcaw Barony. After experience will serve me well Marianne is now a five-year graduating from Howard High School in Georgetown, he served as Hobcaw Barony continues to resident of DeBordieu . in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne in Korea and worked for the US evolve.” Postal Service in DC. Hobcaw Barony Volunteers Joshua and his wife, Alice, returned to Georgetown in 2000. He work as docents for our public became active at First Baptist Church and at Hobcaw Barony, tours and programs as well as assisting with public programs and plantation heritage school with school field studies. trips in Friendfield Village. As he stood inside his former home, Horticulture volunteers labor an 1850 slave cabin, or the 19th century church with its original diligently on over forty acres pews, hundreds of children, adults and scholars throughout a of landscaped property; decade hung on his every word as he said, “I speak the truth” Research volunteers are about growing up in the 1930s and 40s. Photographed, pouring through the Baruch interviewed and filmed, Joshua helped tell the story of guest books and the perseverance, despite a lack of opportunities, and a true affection photographic archive; Front for Hobcaw Barony. In his own words, captured in audio Desk Volunteers are greeting exhibits at the Discovery Center, “I know so much about this visitors each day at the place. It is my home.” Discovery Center; and new P A G E 4 Special Tour: The Sportsman’s Paradise

he landscape of the were longing to shoot. was once owned by Tom South Carolina Yawkey, who moved the main Many former rice plantations coast looks house from his other property, were purchased by men, different today. South Island. The group was mostly from northern , THundreds of years ago, along able to tour the house, which is looking for a sporting paradise. During a visit to the rivers, there were huge not open to the public and see Ducks were the main Hobcaw Barony, cypress forests which part of the property which is attraction, but also available contained many trees that were under a conservation easement. Franklin D. Roosevelt were deer, turkey, quail and 7 feet in diameter, most of Mount Pleasant’s current and his dog Fala were fish. In the former rice fields, which are gone now, cleared owners manage the property invited to fish at a water levels were manageable by the hands of slaves. for quail. After a break for freshwater pond at for certain grasses that Thousands of acres of cypress lunch the group was treated to Arcadia, well-stocked attracted specific waterfowl. forests were converted to rice a tour of the grounds of Cheap land and the abundance by George Vanderbilt fields, transforming Arcadia Plantation, another of ducks lured many sportsmen at the request of Ber- Georgetown into one of the top plantation not generally open to the south for the winter. nard Baruch. His suc- producers of rice in the world. to the public. Isaac Emerson, cessful day of fishing Twelve friends of Hobcaw the inventor of Bromo Seltzer, The end of slavery brought the landed him many Barony recently spent two days purchased Arcadia and left it to demise of rice production in in the life of a sportsman his grandson, George bream and bass and South Carolina. The method touring four Lowcountry Vanderbilt. There are 26 acres made his vacation a for growing rice was labor plantations. Often people of terraced gardens that lead success. intensive, and with free labor wonder what might be behind a from the main house to rice of slaves no longer available, it gate or down a dirt road. The fields on the Waccamaw River. wasn’t profitable. Hidden in goal of this intimate tour was Also included were the the old fields, however, were to introduce four outstanding, carriage house, bowling alley ducks. Thousands of migrating protected properties in and St. Anne’s church. That ducks. Ducks that hunters Georgetown and to evening participants were provide a glimpse of what served a sportsman’s dinner at attracted individuals to Hobcaw House which included purchase hunt plantations in duck and grits, stuffed quail the south. Through the and key lime pie. generosity of previous and current owners these four On day two, participants saw a properties total almost 50,000 great view of rice fields, birds acres of conserved land. and the ecology of the Lowcountry at Tom Yawkey’s The first day introduced primary residence for most of participants to Mount Pleasant the year, South Island Plantation, located in Andrews Plantation, known today as the on a high bluff overlooking the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. Black River. This property (continued on page 5) Individual Above: A river view of Arcadia Plantation.

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(continued from page 4) Participants toured the property by van viewing wildlife and The beauty of each property enthralled everyone that waterfowl in fields on land and water. The trophy room is participated. The experience was reminiscent of a hunt party where everyone learned about Mr. Yawkey’s history and love from 100 years ago. While the hunt parties might not be for the land, its people and of course, the Boston Red Sox. present today, these 50,000 acres of A boxed lunch at the Bellefield Plantation stable at Hobcaw preserved properties Barony preceded a tour of the unfurnished home and grounds, still are a Sportsman’s a tour of the slave village known as Friendfield and a final stop Paradise for all who at Clambank Landing. love the Lowcountry.

Above: An insider’s view of Mt. Pleasant Plantation. At left: Jim Lee gives a presentation to the group at the Trophy Room at The Yawkey Wildlife Center.

Executive Director Notes From George Chastain

provides to students and faculty from any s the seasons change, so With the approach of summer, the human South Carolina college or university. does the level of activity at activity at Hobcaw Barony increases as This was Belle’s wish for Hobcaw Barony A Hobcaw Barony. The cold well. Soon students from all over South when she created the Belle W. Baruch winter has given way to a cool and moist Carolina will arrive to spend a portion of Foundation Trust to own and conserve the spring. The forests are filled with new their summer conducting research on the plantation for research and education. growth, with perfect light green leaves plantation. Our small year round group of Over the fifty years since her death, appearing on the trees. Birds that migrated researchers and staff will be joined by Hobcaw Barony has become the site for last fall have returned to create their eighty or more students and faculty each thousands of research projects. Research summer nests. Frogs, snakes and alligators week. They will use Hobcaw Barony as projects possible only because of the are active after the months of cold their base for the summer, conducting unspoiled natural classroom that Belle temperatures that kept their activity to a research in the unmatched natural made available to our State’s institutions. minimum. The wild turkeys are beginning classrooms the plantation offers. An unspoiled natural classroom that becomes more important every day in a to strut in hopes of attracting a mate. Very Unmatched not only for its ecological world faced with ever increasing soon we will see the first fawns of the diversity and historical significance, but environmental challenges. season. for the access the Baruch Foundation P A G E 6 Coastal Ecology Camp Expanded

ou can take the Most children have gone fishing their finds will be made to take child out of the before, but not all have used the home. old fashioned cane pole. It is a Lowcountry, but Probably the favorite camp day of real treat to feel a fish pulling at Yyou can’t take the Lowcountry out all, is a trip to Hobcaw Beach. the end of a line with no reel to of the child. If your child doesn’t Children will visit the 2 ½ miles haul him in. For good luck, the have enough of the Lowcountry in of undeveloped beach owned by fish must be kissed before it is them. Hobcaw Barony offers 6 the Belle W. Baruch Foundation. released. individual weeks of coastal They will leave Hobcaw Beach

ecology camp. Parents can enjoy with a different view of the Camp Dates: a half day break while their There are many types of forests at beach. Beach combing and surf June 2, 3, 4, 5 children are having an awesome Hobcaw Barony, but there are two seining will help answer what is in time learning about our local June 9, 10, 11, 12 in particular that we will explore. the water and we’ll talk about how environments through various We’ll search the longleaf forest the salt “shaves” the maritime June 16, 17, 18, 19 indoor/outdoor activities. for endangered red cockaded forest. June 23, 24, 25, 26 woodpeckers, and the cypress/ Participants of Summer Ecology Camps fill up fast, so don’t miss June 29, 30, July 1, 2 tupelo swamp for wood ducks and Camp gain access to places for your chance for some Lowcountry July 7, 8, 9, 10 barred owls. Animal tracking in crabbing, fishing, animal tracking learning. Camps are available for the forest is a great way for nd and beachcombing that are not rising 2 graders through rising children to learn the signs and th open to the public. Camp at 5 graders. Hobcaw Barony provides children an opportunity to learn in a truly 9 am—12:30 pm undeveloped 16,000 acre each day environment where several different ecosystems are available for study. $100 per child One day is dedicated to the salt per week marsh, learning about plants, animals and crabbing, where children will learn answers to questions like: Is the crab you caught male or female? Why do we get pinched? How do you know which crabs have more meat? Throwing a cast net is Above: Campers searching for Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers. always a useful skill in the Lowcountry. Every child that wants to know how to open the net successfully will learn this skill. patterns of animals. Many things are looked for such as hair, Another day they will learn about feathers, scat and even the a freshwater pond and the animals direction the animal may have and plants that inhabit the area. been traveling. Plaster casts of

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Volunteer Orientation & Training Event

Above: Executive Director George Chastain holds a discussion during a break-out session. Above Right: Don Canna asking questions. Far Right: Volunteer Coordinator Marianne Mackey’s introductory remarks. Near Right: Skip Van Bloem discusses research at Clemson’s Baruch Institute.

n March 30th Hobcaw Barony hosted its first vol- cently been expanded to incorporate the 37 historic buildings unteer training event, welcoming both current and on the 16,000 acre preserve. Many of these structures have new volunteers to a series of lectures about the great historic and cultural value, but have not been maintained O wide variety of work being done at Hobcaw Baro- due to funding constraints. Tory and her team are dedicated to ny. With new volunteers representing more than a third of the raising the funds needed to preserve these sites. 48 attendees, it was clear that the volunteer team reflects the The new volunteers were then invited to join a series of break- growth and changes evident at Hobcaw Barony. out sessions, focusing on specific volunteering opportunities. Marianne Mackey, the new Volunteer Coordinator, kicked off Lee Brockington addressed the future docents, while Richard the event with a discussion of the critical role that volunteers Camlin spoke with those interested in serving at the Front Desk play in Hobcaw Barony’s daily operations and our interactions of the Discovery Center. Patricia Mishoe met with those volun- with the public. There are a wide variety of volunteer opportu- teers interested in joining the Horticulture team, and Zeb Quat- nities, from welcoming guests to the Discovery Center, leading tlebaum met with the students from Horry Georgetown Tech- tours, and supporting our Horticulture team, to historical re- nical College that are volunteering for land management assign- search and grant writing. As a result, our volunteers come from ments. many different backgrounds, bringing their invaluable experi- Among the highlights of the day were the discussions offered ence and skill sets to Hobcaw Barony. by Skip Van Bloem (Clemson), Dennis Allen (USC) and Wen- George Chastain, our Executive Director, shared his thoughts dy Allen (North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research on why Hobcaw Barony is so special, combining nature conser- Reserve). Each provided an overview of the research projects vation, historic education programs, with marine biology and they’re leading at Hobcaw Barony. waterfowl research. We are very grateful to all of the volunteers that spent the Tory Mackey, our Development Director, discussed The Belle morning with us, expanding their knowledge of Hobcaw Baro- W. Baruch Foundation Trust and how its interpretation has re ny. We can’t wait to begin working together. P A G E 8 Volunteers Jeanne Arnold Ginny Hayes Janice Paone

Elizabeth Ault Sue Hess Kenneth Parkman

Pam Balog Mary & Philip Holberton Jean Power

Barbara Barrett Charles Howell, III Sandra Quinn

Logan Batten Peg Howell Olymphia Raines

Joseph Bennett, Jr. Bill Hoyle Kathy & Bill Raley

Pat & Bob Benson Phyllis Jividen Sandy & Ronald Revere

Emma Boyer Mauriette Jordan Tom Russo

Jackie Broach Bruce Kelley Eva Scharfstein

Don Canna Ben Klopp David Schlidt

Ethan Chastain Janet Krapels Anita Schuhmacher

Alice & Robert Ciminel Anita & Randy Lampley Janet Shaw

Jim Cooper Richard Lancaster Bill Shehan

Sharon Corey Bonnie Linado Karen & Stuart Slifkin

Stephanie Corley Anne Malarich Matthew Stever

Lane Crosby Barbara Maxwell Matt Streiffet

Sue Daragan Lois McCall Janet Swan

Debra & Jack Dempsey Jan & Mac McGinty Glenda Taylor

Bob DeVey Ginger McNeil Alec Tuten

Gerri Emanuele Molly McNeil Stanley Vick

Phil Filiatrault Beverly Meadow Tyler Vick

Donna Fiocca Celeste Mellas Howard Waddell

Carol Gomolski Elaine & Dennis Minkler John West

Mike Goodwin Kay Nance Jerry Williams

William R. Griffin, Jr. Marcia Nellos Joan & Donald Withers

Pam & George Gross Ralph Nordgren Margaret & Robert Wolfe

Brooke Haselden Peggy O’Donnell Pat Wolfe

Volunteer Spotlight

Barbara Maxwell After retiring from a career as a Social Studies teacher at Johnsonville Middle School in 2013, Bar- bara Maxwell took a tour of Hobcaw Barony. She has been volunteering as a docent ever since!

Barbara’s responsibilities include leading the weekly Intro Tours as well as working with school groups and special programs. “My favorite part is visiting Friendfield Village with school groups,” Barbara comments. During these visits, she is stationed in the village church, leading chil- dren in singing Gullah songs and playing wooden gourds. Barbara has actually learned to speak Gul- lah and uses it to interact with the groups, “This gives them a realistic experience of what it was like ‘back in the day.’” (continued on page 9)

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https://www.lowcountrygivingday.org/

Hobcaw Barony has been selected by the Coastal Community Foundation to partici- pate in Lowcountry Giving Day on May 5th, 2015. Donors can join this fundraising celebration by logging onto https://www.lowcountrygivingday.org/ between the hours of 12:01 am through 11:59 pm to make donations to Hobcaw Barony. A challenge gift of $10,000 is already in place. If we meet this goal, funds raised will be used to expand our education and outreach programs. Minimum donation is 25. Please take a moment out of your day and Lift the Lowcountry!

Volunteer Spotlight (continued from page 8)

Barbara has loved being a part of the Hobcaw Barony family, “Hobcaw is full of great people including the people I meet on the tours. Some of them are tourists from all over the world—I have learned so much from them.” She is constantly amazed by how much Hobcaw Barony has to offer, “It’s fun!” she adds, noting her love for history, life-long learning and opportunities to meet fascinating guests that come to Hobcaw Barony to give lectures, conduct research or paint scenes of the beautiful landscape.

Barbara is married to Charles Maxwell and has three children and six grandchildren. Between spending time with her family and church activities, Barbara makes the drive from Johnsonville to serve Hobcaw Barony. We are so glad she is willing to share her many gifts with us. P A G E 10 HOBCAW Happenings Please visit our website hobcawbarony.org where all tour and program details are available. Register by calling 843-546-4623 Additional activities are offered by the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Introductory Tours Hobcaw Barony Behind the Scenes of Hobcaw Barony May 7 Available throughout the week 1:30 pm—4:30 pm $20 $30 per person Call 843-546-4623 for dates and times Enjoy an extended tour of the property covering more than what is offered in the Introductory Tours. This two hour bus tour requires Registration is required. little walking and includes highlights of Hobcaw Barony’s 16,000-acres of history and ecology. A privately owned research reserve, the property represents every environment and century of the Lowcountry.

The bus stops for a tour inside Baruch’s 1930 home that played host to politicians, generals and newspapermen, as well as Winston Churchill and President Franklin Roosevelt. Hobcaw Beach In addition to Hobcaw House, tours include a drive by May 14 Friendfield Village, the last 19th century slave village on 12:30 pm—3:30 pm the Waccamaw Neck, and the home and stables of Bellefield Plantation, the home of Mr. Baruch’s oldest $25 per person daughter Belle Baruch who owned all of Hobcaw Barony The southern two miles of Debidue Island belonds to by 1956. Information on coastal ecosystems, native The Belle W. Baruch Foundation. Join Lee Brockington wildlife and endangered species will be shared. as we travel by van, park and explore the undeveloped barrier island. Bare trees, Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Plantation shorebirds and views of wind shear, erosion and Boat Tours accretion result in a lesson Many tours now dock at on beach ecology in a Hobcaw Barony for a tour beautiful setting. inside ’s 1930 Registration is required. mansion that can be seen

from Winyah Bay. Reservations can be made by calling 843-477-0287.

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Belle W. Baruch Lecture Series, #2 Stealth Hunters: Hawks, Owls & Expedition Hobcaw Other Birds of Prey With Patrick McMillan June 17 May 18, 6 pm—8 pm Lecture and Cocktail 2:30 pm—4 pm Reception $5 per child May 19 10 am—3:30 pm Kayak Tour of North Inlet

Estuary

$75 per event A rare opportunity to participate in a one or two day Learn all about owls and other birds experience with naturalist Dr. Patrick McMillan, host of of prey,* including what they eat. SCETV’s syndicated “Expeditions” and director of SC Dive into a fresh owl pellet as you become a detective Botanical Gardens at . An informal and biologist to discover what it ate. Participants will evening reception and lecture is offered on Monday night make a craft based on the day’s lesson. Registration is at Clemson’s Baruch Institute Research Headquarters at Hobcaw Barony. required. Limited to 25 people. Tuesday, a group of only 12 will take a kayaking trip to *Live birds of prey will not be present for this program. North Inlet estuary with Dr. McMillan and Lee Brockington, paddling out to Hobcaw Beach for a picnic overlooking the marsh near USC’s Baruch Institute laboratory. An Evening in Friendfield June 26 Bellefield Plantation 5:30 pm—7:30 pm May 23 $20 per adult, $10 per child 2pm—4pm $20 per person Join Lee Brockington after work during the cooler hours of the day in a 19th century slave village, lived in until Tour the grounds and structures of Bellefield Plantation, as 1952 by black employees of the Baruch family. Step well as Belle Baruch’s 1937 home. Registration is required. into cabins, a church and gardens as you learn about the families who stayed after emancipation to earn a Hike to Clambank living on the plantation. Registration is required. June 9 11:30 am—2:30pm $25 per person Study history and ecology on a four mile hike along the edge of a 5,000-acre salt marsh, one of the best understood estuaries in the world. Led by Lee Brockington. Registration is required. P A G E 12

HOBCAW Happenings Please visit our website hobcawbarony.org where all tour and program details are available. Register by calling 843-546-4623 Additional activities are offered by the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Alligator Birthday Party Crab Trap Tales July 9 August 5 2:30 pm—4:30 pm 5:30 pm—7:30 pm $5 per child $5 per person, all ages. It’s our alligator’s birthday! Come learn about these Storyteller Lee Brockington weaves tales of folklore, living dinosaurs and celebrate at her party with nature and humor as she teaches history and cupcakes, juice and an alligator craft. Limited to 25. ecology during a summer escape for all ages. Registration is required. Registration is required.

Photo by Wetzel

Coastal Ecology Camps

Native American Heritage June 2, 3, 4, 5 June 31 June 9, 10, 11, 12 2:30 pm— 4 pm June 16, 17, 18, 19 $10 per adult / $5 per child June 23, 24, 25, 26

While in the Discovery Center’s classroom, participants June 29, 30, July 1,2 of all ages enjoy a hands on seminar and learn of the July 7, 8, 9, 10 areas of ecology, history of native tribes, their pottery making, traditions and foodways. Meet a man of 9am—12:30pm each day Native American heritage wearing his “regalia” and $100 per child per week discuss the objects he has made from wood, shells, and Our Coastal Ecology Camps are 4 days every week, open animal skins. Registration is required. to rising 2nd graders to rising 5th graders ONLY. Each child will receive a water bottle and t-shirt for fish printing. Registration is required.

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“Voices of the Village” “Dr. Simon Baruch and March 19th The Jewish Confederacy” Featuring Robert Rosen, Author Featuring Joe McGill,

Founder of August 14, 2015 The Slave Dwelling Project 6 pm Cocktail Reception 6 PM - Lecture 7 pm Lecture 7 PM - Dinner Reception Hobcaw House $75 / person $75 / person

Friendfield Village August 15, 2015 10 AM—Guided boat tour, lunch & walking tour of Battery White “Expedition Hobcaw” $50 / person Featuring Patrick McMillan of ETV’s “Expeditions” “Rice & Ducks” May 18th Featuring 6 PM—Lecture Virginia Beach, Author 7 PM—Cocktail Reception November 5th Clemson Baruch Institute 6 PM Cocktail Reception $75 / person 7 PM Lecture May 19th Clemson Baruch Institute 10 AM—Guided Kayak Tour with $75 / person Patrick McMillan November 6th North Inlet 10 AM—Guided Wildlife Tour and $75 / person (Limited to 12 people) lunch with Virginia Beach Yawkey Wildlife Reserve (Meet at Please call 843-546-4623 to reserve your spot in Belle’s Lecture Series! Discovery Center Parking Lot) **Current Friends of Hobcaw receive their respective program discount** $25/person

“Pink Perfection” by our Horticul- turist Patricia Mishoe. This camel- lia grows on the grounds of Belle Baruch’s Bellefield Plantation. Belle grew champion winning ca- mellias at Bellefield that are still growing today. P A G E 14 A Baruch Breakfast

Over 40 business leaders from Georgetown and Horry gathered on a chilly January morning for breakfast at the Hobcaw House to learn how they could get involved in upcoming events at Hobcaw Barony. Senior Interpreter, Richard Camlin kicked off the meeting with remarks about the “benefits” Mr. Baruch’s business partners enjoyed. Tory Mackey, Director of Development then spoke about opportunities to support Hobcaw Barony today. Thanks to Pawleys Island Bakery for providing a delicious breakfast; and thanks to our event sponsors: American Timberlands Company; DeBordieu Real Estate and Georgetown Kraft Credit Union.

Tom Rowland (American Timberlands Company), Nikki Ewing (Georgetown Joe Young (Lowcountry Forest Products), Steve Kraft Credit Union), Beth Stedman (Georgetown County Chamber of Goggans (SGA Architecture), Blanche Brown Commerce) (Debordieu Colony)

Richard Camlin addressing the crowd. Dan Stacy (Oxner & Stacy) & Tom Rowland (American Timberlands Company) George Chastain greeting guests.

BETWEEN THE WATERS VOLUME XVI, ISSUE I P A G E 15 Hobcaw Barony Business Partners

Partner with the Belle W. Baruch Foundation as we transform Hobcaw Barony into a “premier learning center for coastal ecology and history!” Your support helps us to conserve the natural and cultural resources of this property and to share its treasures with our community and the world.

Basic Business Partner Benefits (BPB’s): Recognition in the Annual Report; Hobcaw Barony Website; Newsletter and All Social Media Invitations to Members-Only Events Discount for rental of Hobcaw House for a business event

$5000 Hobcaw Barony Premier Basic BPB’s (4) Tickets to Baruch Society Event (4) Complimentary Memberships Private Tour for 12 One Free Rental of Hobcaw House for a business event

$2500 Baruch Society/Business Basic BPB’s (2) Tickets to Baruch Society Event (4) Complimentary Memberships 12 Tour Passes 50% Discount for Rental of Hobcaw House for a business event

$1000 Hobcaw Society/Business Basic BPB’s (2) Complimentary Memberships 8 Tour Passes 25% Discount for Rental of Hobcaw House for a business event

$500 Bellefield Society/Business Basic BPB’s 6 Tour Passes 10% Discount for Rental of Hobcaw House for a business event Visit: hobcawbarony.org to become a donor today! Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Georgetown, SC 29440 22 Hobcaw Road Permit #303 Georgetown, SC 29440 Address Service Requested Discovery Center 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday TO: www.hobcawbarony.org Take advantage of our social media sites to know the latest Hobcaw’s happenings.

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The Belle W. Baruch Foundation Mission Statement To conserve Hobcaw Barony’s unique natural and cultural resources for research and education.

SHOP HOBCAW

X-RAY Art Newly arrived at our Discovery Center Gift Store, X-RAY jewelry and home decor items created by a surgeon. Subjects are photographed using medical x-ray and mammography technology. Initially black and white, the images are artistically color enhanced and used to create functional and wearable art. Stop by the Discovery Center

today and to see the entire collection.