The Charleston Museum is pleased to welcome the public to its annual Community Day at The Dill Sanctuary, located at 1163 Riverland Drive on James Island, on Saturday, October 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours, special presentations on the history and ecology of the property, and participate in educational children’s activities, all while enjoying the natural environment of this 724-acre Lowcountry treasure.
"Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a place where the Lowcountry’s history and natural environment come together," said Carl Borick, director of The Charleston Museum. “We look forward to welcoming families, history enthusiasts and nature lovers back to the Sanctuary each year and giving our community the chance to explore this special property, learn more about its history and enjoy the landscape that makes it so beloved."
There will be numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the event including: popsicles for purchase from King of Pops, baked goods for sale from Lil’ Sprout, turtle encounters with the Turtle Survival Alliance along the Tynes trail, flying demonstrations with Birds of Prey, birdlife discussions with Audubon South Carolina at the wildlife pond, and children’s activities at the shelter with Museum educators.
Borick will give an overview of the history of the property at 10:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m. At 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., guests can enjoy a guided tour of Battery Pringle with Chief Curator Jennifer McCormick, and at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. guests may choose to tour the Dills’ Slave Cemetery with Curator of Archaeology John Fisher and Community Liaison and Museum Board of Trustees member Michele Johnson.
The event is free to attend with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Registration is requested here. The Dill Sanctuary is an “off-road” location and walking shoes/boots, sun protection and water are strongly recommended. The Dill Sanctuary is not open for daily visitation, but the Museum offers programs throughout the year to provide public access to this protected property. The Dill Sanctuary is a wildlife preserve and pets are not permitted on the property.