June 26, 2026
Charles Joyner, renowned historian and author, details his dedication to sharing southern history with the world. His works include Down by the Riverside, A Woman Rice Planter, Ain’t You Got a Right to the Tree of Life? His most impactful work Down by the Riverside takes the reader through life at All Saints Parish community and experiences of slaves on rice plantations along the Waccamaw River. Joyner aimed to cover the stories of ordinary people that often reveal so much about our society.
Patti Just, host of the Writers' Circle of South Carolina, talks with authors and poets from across the state and country whose work highlights South Carolina’s rich history, diverse culture, and people.
