The Charleston Gaillard Center and SC250 Charleston will present An Afternoon with Darley Newman on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Join Emmy Award-nominated host, producer, author, and traveler Darley Newman for a special afternoon at the Charleston Gaillard Center exploring the power of place, history, and storytelling.
Co-presented as part of SC250 Charleston programming, this conversation-style event will highlight Charleston’s Revolutionary-era history, cultural legacy, and enduring role in the American story. Known for her acclaimed PBS series Travels with Darley, Darley brings destinations to life through thoughtful storytelling, meaningful connections, and a deep appreciation for the people and places that shape history.
The program will feature an engaging conversation with Darley, Polly Buxton of Buxton Books, and curated audience questions. Guests will leave inspired to experience Charleston’s historic spaces, SC250 Charleston activations, and the stories surrounding the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in a new way.
Tickets are available now at gaillardcenter.org.
ABOUT DARLEY NEWMAN
Recognized in Forbes for her “PBS media empire,” Darley Newman is a pioneering entrepreneur and author of Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories of America’s Founding Journey, known for her Emmy Award-winning TV series and podcasts Travels with Darley, Look Up with Darley, and Equitrekking on PBS, iHeart, Spotify, Tubi, Amazon Prime, and networks in over 85 nations. With more than 100 episodes on PBS, Darley takes audiences on authentic journeys revealing history and culture, from the American Revolution to Route 66. Her engaging livestreams and events with Smithsonian Associates, museums, and theaters explore diverse themes, drawing sold-out crowds.
Recognized by esteemed publications and networks, Darley has received seven Emmy Award nominations and prestigious wins, including the North American Travel Journalist Award, TBEX Best Travel Podcast, Telly Awards, Taste Awards, and Women in Philanthropy and Leadership. Her adventures have taken her to more than 35 countries and 26 states, leading production teams and tackling experiences from shark diving in Dubai to the world’s highest commercial bungee jump in Macao, and biking through France’s WWI red zone. She appears on live shows regularly as a travel expert, sharing hidden gems and first-hand experiences from around the world.