FRIDAY, APRIL 10
1:30pm - 2:45pm
The Charleston Library Society
164 King Street (connected by a walkway to The Gibbes Museum of Art)
Charleston, SC 29401
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Capacity: 75
Established on December 28th, 1748, nineteen young gentlemen of various trades and professions united in a mission to seek enlightenment by acquiring the best of the latest books, pamphlets and periodicals from Great Britain. Among the founders were several Huguenot descendants. Membership and the collection grew quickly, with nearly 5,000 volumes by 1778 before a fire consumed much of the city and the library’s contents. Collections began anew in 1792 with volumes increasing to 4,500 by 1808 and over 12,000 by 1826.
Join your Huguenot Society host in this special exhibit of pieces from the collection directly associated with our Huguenot heritage. Included in the exhibit will be printed currency and early bound books printed by a Huguenot printer as well as the Mazyck Bible currently in the bindery will be on display. The story of the Timothy family continues with this exhibit as booked printed by Lewis and Peter Timothy are included.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
1:30pm - 2:45pm
The Charleston Library Society
164 King Street (connected by a walkway to The Gibbes Museum of Art)
Charleston, SC 29401
DIRECTIONS >
Capacity: 75
Established on December 28th, 1748, nineteen young gentlemen of various trades and professions united in a mission to seek enlightenment by acquiring the best of the latest books, pamphlets and periodicals from Great Britain. Among the founders were several Huguenot descendants. Membership and the collection grew quickly, with nearly 5,000 volumes by 1778 before a fire consumed much of the city and the library’s contents. Collections began anew in 1792 with volumes increasing to 4,500 by 1808 and over 12,000 by 1826.
Join your Huguenot Society host in this special exhibit of pieces from the collection directly associated with our Huguenot heritage. Included in the exhibit will be printed currency and early bound books printed by a Huguenot printer as well as the Mazyck Bible currently in the bindery will be on display. The story of the Timothy family continues with this exhibit as booked printed by Lewis and Peter Timothy are included.
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