COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of its Harvesting Heritage event series, beginning with Harvesting Heritage: Changing Tides on Thursday, August 22, from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
This year’s opening program will honor the past and future of creativity, innovation, and artistry in Black foodways across South Carolina. Guests will enjoy a crab crack reception catered by Donnie Green’s Catering, followed by a discussion panel featuring award-winning Chef Amethyst Ganaway, Tia Clark, owner of Casual Crabbing with Tia, and Keisha Rainey, food systems leader at Roots & Rain.
“We are thrilled to bring back Harvesting Heritage for another powerful year of honoring the deep-rooted traditions and evolving stories of Black foodways in South Carolina,” said Amy Bartow-Melia, State Museum Executive Director. “We look forward to gathering once again to uplift voices, share knowledge, and celebrate the stewards of our land and waters.”
The 2025–26 Harvesting Heritage series will continue with:
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Harvesting Heritage: Stories in Season – November 15, highlighting Black farmers and agricultural leaders in South Carolina, hosted by Keisha Rainey.
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Additional programs coming in February and June 2026.
Tickets for Harvesting Heritage: Changing Tides are $50 for the public and $35 for museum members. Admission includes food, activities, and a drink voucher. Tickets are on sale now at scmuseum.org.
The series is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
