Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney at the Coastal Discovery Museum. In 1739, when Eliza was just 17 years old, her experiments with indigo resulted in a very profitable industry for the colony of South Carolina. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye t-shirt to take home. The Museum will provide you with one t-shirt (size Child M-Adult XL) to tie dye with indigo dye, made from what was once our area’s well-known “cash crop.” You are welcome to bring an additional cotton item to dye.
This program is for ages 7 and older. Only registered paid participants will be admitted into this program. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $15 per person/no children under the age of 7 please.