Ashantilly's annual fundraiser will again include  Rick Caldwell's delicious BBQ, local craft beer, and toe-tapping Bluegrass music. This year, local Jackson Bethune and his band will be playing! Don't miss the party! Just $35/person! If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, contact us at ashantillycenter@gmail.com.

Come print a holiday card! Our printers will have a couple of cards set for you to print and carry home. Learn a little about Letterpress printing and print  aContinue reading "OPEN STUDIO!"

Following the Tabby Trail provides a guided tour of some of the most significant tabby structures found along the southeastern coast and includes more than two hundred illustrations that highlight the human and architectural histories of forty-eight specific sites. Jingle Davis explains how tabby―a unique oyster-shell concrete―helps us to understand the complex past of theContinue reading "Following the Tabby Trail Jingle Davis"

Dorinda G. Dallmeyer holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in geology and a J.D. from the University of Georgia. After a long career in research and teaching at UGA, in 2018 she retired as director of its Environmental Ethics Certificate Program.  Currently she serves as president of the Bartram Trail Conference. A devoted naturalist and writer, DorindaContinue reading "Dorinda Dallmeyer: “A Tale of Two Williams: William Bartram and the Sketchbook of Bill Haynes, Jr.”"

  THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY!! Local author and historian, Buddy Sullivan, will lead a discussion on his new book, Historical Atlas of McIntosh County, Georgia.  A Survey Through Maps & A Personal Commentary. Buddy's knowledge of Georgia history is endless, and his talks are very thought-provoking. A Reception will follow the talk. Limited seating. $15/Members, $20/Nonmembers

EVENT IS FULL!!! Once again, Vince Becker of Habersham Beverage will lead guests through a tour of Scotland through its famous Single Malts! With at least 6 tastes of these outstanding whiskies, you will get to know why they are famous for these libations! Make your reservations early, as this event sells out quickly! VeryContinue reading "A Tour of Scotland via the Single Malts!"

Coastal Wildscapes' Annual Plant Sale offers gardeners a great selection of plants native to our area. These plants will flourish and provide needed resources for pollinators and birds. Check www.coastalwildscapes.org for a list of vendors and an opportunity to preorder plants. This sale is always popular. If you don't preorder, come early for the bestContinue reading "Annual Spring Native Plant Sale!"

Ashantilly Center and Ashantilly Press will have a booth at Art in the Park during Darien's Annual Blessing of the Fleet. The Press will be set up for printing a momento of the event! Join us at Vernon's Square and see a press in action! We will have T-shirts, books, notecards, broadsides, coasters, etc.  ShouldContinue reading "Annual Blessing of the Fleet"

Join us for a morning lecture on Wildlife Care and Protection in your Backyard at Ashantilly Center in Darien.  Brittany Dodge,  Coastal Training Program Coordinator with Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR) and Lauren Bowman Clontz, Coastal Conservation Coordinator with GA Audubon (Coastal Conservation Coordinator) will talk about ways that we can help protectContinue reading "Wildlife Care and Protection in Your Backyard"