FEBRUARY 23

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Joshua Shumak, Tribal Liaison (This program is supported by South Carolina Humanities)

Discovering Native Americans of the Lowcountry

Joshua Shumak will explore the rich history, culture, and contemporary contributions of recognized tribes and Indian groups in South Carolina's Lowcountry. He will highlight their traditions, governance, resilience as well as their ongoing efforts in cultural preservation and community development.

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Light Refreshments and Social Time

2:30- 3:30 p.m.

Joe Looby, Author

Trail Marks of Courage: The True Story Behind The Tenth Trail Mark

Joe Looby will discuss the history of the legendary 10th Mountain Division, the famed ski soldiers of WWII. Drawing on his late father's firsthand experience, Looby shares the incredible true story of the division's pivotal, often-overlooked assault on the brutal Gothic Line in Italy, which inspired his novel, The Tenth Trail Mark.