Events

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The Ashantilly Center is pleased to invite you to an author talk with renowned coastal Georgia historian Buddy Sullivan, celebrating the release of his newest and most comprehensive work, GeorgiaContinue reading "SOLD OUT: Author Talk with Historian Buddy SullivanGeorgia Tidewater: A New History of McIntosh County and Sapelo Island"

Ashantilly Center will be hosting the Coastal WildScapes Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This special event will feature four different native plant vendors, offering a wide selection of plants perfect for coastal Georgia landscapes. Whether you’re looking to support pollinators, add beauty to your yard, orContinue reading "Coastal WildScapes Spring Native Plant Sale at Ashantilly Center"

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Please join us on Thursday, June 4 from 4 until 6 p.m. to meet and welcome our Artist in Residence Martin Mazorra. We are very excited to have him atContinue reading "Artist in Residence Meet and Greet"

Please join us for our Artist in Residence Closing Reception on Wednesday, June 17, from 4 until 6 p.m. Come and see what Martin Mazorra has created during his threeContinue reading "Artist in Residence Closing Reception"

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. and join us at the beautiful Ashantilly Center for the Annual Ice Cream Churn-Off! Spend a relaxing afternoon under the oaks enjoying homemade ice cream, music, a raffle, FREE lemonade, water, and popcorn. Bring your lawn chairs, bring a little cash, and comeContinue reading "You’re Invited to the Annual Ashantilly Ice Cream Churn-Off!"

Please join us on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the Coastal WildScapes Fall Native Plant Sale. A variety of native plant vendors will be on hand with beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees available for purchase. The Ashantilly Center will also be open and guests can peruse the house at theirContinue reading "Coastal WildScapes Fall Native Plant Sale"

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Come visit the Ashantilly Center and the Ashantilly Press at the Darien Fall Festival! Stop by our booth to discover a wonderful selection of unique, handcrafted items. We'll have a beautiful assortment of Christmas cards, each printed on our antique letterpresses at the Ashantilly Press, along with a variety of books, broadsides, and other specialContinue reading "Visit our Booth at the Darien Fall Festival"