Moments from Magnolia: Episode 6

Confronting History: Dive into Magnolia's Legacy and the Complexities of Charleston's Past

In this thought-provoking episode of Moments from Magnolia, College of Charleston students Marshall McGee and Isabelle Kellam sit down with two distinguished guests: George H. McDaniel, the Director of Interpretation at Magnolia Plantation, and Margaret Seidler, author of "Payne"ful Business and a recent guest speaker at Magnolia.

George shares insights into Magnolia Plantation’s Speaker Series and provides a brief history of Magnolia. After joining Magnolia, George introduced the Speaker Series to serve as a platform for engaging with the plantation’s complex history, horticulture, and nature and fostering deeper conversations about its legacy.

Margaret, whose work focuses on the history of slavery in Charleston, discusses her personal journey navigating the difficult truths surrounding slavery in her family and the Charleston area. Her powerful book dives even deeper into these complex topics.

Tune in for a compelling discussion that invites listeners to reflect on the power of history, education, and the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths.