Darien Fall Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Coastal Charm

Ashantilly Center shared a festival booth with the Lower Altamaha Historical Society for this well-attended event. It was fun catching up with members and friends, as well as meeting someContinueContinue reading “Darien Fall Festival 2024: A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Coastal Charm”

Artist in Residence: Hannah Batsel

Hannah Batsel, book artist, writer, and illustrator, is from Chicago, Illinois. Originally from Marietta, Georgia. She recieved a BFA in Printmaking and Book Arts from the University of Georgia inContinueContinue reading “Artist in Residence: Hannah Batsel”

Buddy Sullivan’s Tour of St. Andrew’s Cemetery: A Walk Through Darien’s History

St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Darien, Georgia, comes to life with stories of the past during guided tours led by local historian Buddy Sullivan. Known for his extensive knowledge of CoastalContinueContinue reading “Buddy Sullivan’s Tour of St. Andrew’s Cemetery: A Walk Through Darien’s History”

McIntosh County History presented by Buddy Sullivan

This event has reached full capacity.     We are excited to announce that Buddy Sullivan will be presenting a three-part historical series about the history of McIntosh County, GA.ContinueContinue reading “McIntosh County History presented by Buddy Sullivan”

Winners Announced: Ashantilly’s 2024 Ice Cream Churn Off

It’s the ice cream event of the year! Ashantilly’s Annual Churn Off was back this year and bigger and better than ever. What a turnout! Thank you to all whoContinueContinue reading “Winners Announced: Ashantilly’s 2024 Ice Cream Churn Off”

Blues & BBQ

Despite the threat of rain, the lawn at Ashantilly was full of music lovers. Savannah’s own Eric Culberson Band rocked the “Old Tabby” on a beautiful fall Saturday evening whileContinueContinue reading “Blues & BBQ”

Fall Native Plant Sale

It was a beautiful day at Ashantilly for the Coastal WildScapes Native Plant sale. Native plant vendors Florabundance, Naturescapes, GA NPS-Coastal Plain Chapter, and All the Buzz displayed beautiful nativeContinueContinue reading “Fall Native Plant Sale”

Salamanders of Georgia with Dirk Stevenson

It was a lovely afternoon at Ashantilly Center on Sunday, August 18 in Darien, Georgia. We had a house full of nature loving enthusiasts who came to hear Dirk Stevenson’sContinueContinue reading “Salamanders of Georgia with Dirk Stevenson”

Artist in Residence Closing Reception

It was a beautiful afternoon at Ashantilly for the Artist in Residence Closing Reception. Dozens stopped by to see Laurie Darby’s work, which she had created over the last threeContinueContinue reading “Artist in Residence Closing Reception”

You Know Me Podcast

Frank Buda and Michael Gallace, aka Buda and the Beard, visited Ashantilly Center on Saturday, July 20, and interviewed Harriet Langford, board president, and Sara Blocker, board vice president. HarrietContinueContinue reading “You Know Me Podcast”