Winter Lecture Series #5 - The Stories found in Historic Bethany and Sons of Israel Cemeteries

Name: Winter Lecture Series #5 - The Stories found in Historic Bethany and Sons of Israel Cemeteries
Start: 2025-02-23T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-23T16:30:00-05:00
Location: 433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States, South Carolina 29801

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States, South Carolina 29801 | Aiken, SC

Welcome to the 2025 Winter Lecture Series presented by the Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum at the Aiken County Historical Museum! Join us for engaging talks and discussions on various historical topics. Our five-part series features knowledgeable speakers who will dive into fascinating aspects of our past. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow history enthusiasts. The museum provides a cozy setting for these informative sessions. Come and join us for an enlightening and enjoyable experience! All proceeds benefit the Museum and its exhibits, educational programming, and artifact preservation.
This ticket price ($80 for non-members) is for all five lectures across five continuous Sundays - January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, and February 23. Each lecture will begin at 3 pm and conclude around 4:30 pm. If you would like to purchase a single lecture ticket for $20, those will be available day of at the museum (if the lecture is not sold out).
Lecture # 5: The Stories found in Historic Bethany and Sons of Israel Cemeteries (Feb. 23)
Speakers: Robert Shellhouse and Stephen Surasky
Historic Bethany and Sons of Israel Cemeteries tell the history of Aiken County through the lives of those who are buried there. Explore these properties, the interesting gravesites, headstones, mausoleums, and obelisks that document Aiken families’ lives. Weather permitting, this lecture will take place at the cemeteries.
Series tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-winter-lecture-series-tickets-1107398391399?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Facebook event cover image of Bethany Cemetery entrance courtesy of FindAGrave.com and photographer Kathy Margrave.