Colonial Cultivation

At Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site


As the settlers of Charles Towne aimed to discover a lucrative cash crop, they encountered a major challenge upon arriving in the New World—there were no grocery stores in sight! To ensure their survival, the settlers had to modify their European farming techniques to suit the unfamiliar North American climate. Join us as we dig into the impact of agriculture and examine how farming played a pivotal role in the growth and economic prosperity of the Carolina colony.

DETAILS

  • April 9, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Meeting Place

    Interpretive Crop Garden