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The Inaugural Year ~ 2012
Inside Neoclassical Charleston
October 5, 6 & 7, 2012 • Charleston, South Carolina

Inside Neoclassical
Charleston
October 5, 6 & 7, 2012
Engaging lectures coupled with
visits to privately-held
period homes and Southern hospitality
The Charleston Heritage Symposium is being presented under the auspices of
the Preservation Society of Charleston, which was founded in 1920 and is the
nation’s oldest community-based preservation organization. The 2012 Symposium,
coordinated by an all-volunteer board, will benefit the Preservation Society’s
“Seven to Save” program. This outreach program is designed to raise awareness
and support for seven key preservation projects in Charleston and the region.
Post Office Box 20671
Charleston, SC 29413
800.770.1817
www.CharlestonHeritageSymposium.org

“In grandeur, splendour of
buildings, decorations…indeed in almost
every thing, it far surpasses all I ever
saw, or ever expected to see, in America”
Josiah Quincy on visiting
Charleston, 1773
Join us as we launch the Charleston Heritage Symposium
with its inaugural decorative arts and cultural heritage program,
Inside Neoclassical Charleston.
Limited to 75 patrons, the Symposium offers a delightful
fall weekend in this historic South Carolina seaport
renowned for its landmark buildings, magnificent homes
and gracious hospitality.
Enjoy the company of national and international experts as they engage
and enlighten us on Neoclassicism as it was interpreted in late 18th to early
19th century America and, specifically, in Charleston. Setting the stage with
the Keynote Address, The Hon. Simon Howard will discuss Castle Howard,
his home and one of the grandest of all English country houses. Then, we
are invited to examine the Neoclassical architecture and period furnishings
in three superlative private Charleston homes which will be open
exclusively for Symposium patrons. This is an extraordinary opportunity to
hear “inside” stories of life in these remarkable houses by their owners.
We look forward to welcoming you as we step
Inside Neoclassical Charleston.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
2:00-4:00 pm Book Signing: John Martin Taylor introducing the 20th
Anniversary edition of his Hoppin’ John’s Lowcountry Cooking
Preservation Society of Charleston Book & Gift Shop
147 King Street
6:00-7:00 pm Symposium Registration: Old Courtroom, 23 Chalmers Street
7:00 pm Castle Howard: The Ups and Downs of a Family Home Over 300 Years
2012 Keynote Address and Opening Night Reception with
The Hon. Simon Howard
Castle Howard (completed 1811), Yorkshire, England
Introduction by Symposium Moderator, Robert A. Leath
Chief Curator and Vice President of Collections and Research
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, NC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012
9:00 am Coffee Service: Old Courtroom, 23 Chalmers Street
9:30-10:30 am Neoclassicism in Charleston
J. Thomas Savage, Director of Museum Affairs
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, Winterthur, DE
10:45-11:45 am Framing the Young Republic: The Making of American Art
Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, Curator of the American Wing
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
11:45 am- 2:15 pm Midday Break: Rotating Tour of the Daniel Ravenel House
(c.1796)
One of the few private houses in the United States in continuous ownership by
the same family since 1796, the Daniel Ravenel House contains the varying
collecting interests of the family over 200 years.
Lunch on your own.

2:15-3:15 pm Charleston’s Culinary Heritage
John Martin Taylor, Food Historian and Author
Sofia, Bulgaria
3:30-4:30 pm “Going, Going, Gone!” Opportunities in the Marketplace
Andrew Brunk, Senior Specialist and Partner
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC
6:30-8:30 pm Evening Soirée at the William Gibbes House and Garden
(c.1772) with an 18th century reception menu designed by
John Martin Taylor.
The William Gibbes House is a National Historic Landmark and one of the
finest two-story late-Georgian double houses in the American colonies.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
10:30 am-12:30 pm Bloody Mary Garden Party and Curatorial Tour of the
Humphrey Sommers House (c.1765) with
Symposium Moderator, Robert A. Leath
Chief Curator and Vice President of Collections and Research
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, NC
Bought by the present owner’s ancestors in 1841, the house was constructed by
Humphrey Sommers, the principal builder-contractor for St. Michael’s Church
on nearby Meeting Street.
Optional Offering
2:00-5:00 pm Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens: South Battery
Preservation Society of Charleston
Discounted tickets for this tour are an additional purchase.
Originally named Fort Street, and later South Bay, South Battery has grown
from a five-block lane to one of the loveliest residential streets in America.
From East Battery to the west end of Tradd Street along the Ashley River, this
tour features grand 18th, 19th and 20th century dwellings, some of which
overlook White Point Gardens and the harbor.

The 2012 Charleston Heritage Symposium
is presented in part by
Founding Sponsors
Founding Benefactors
J. Anderson Berly III
Mr. and Mrs. James R. McNab, Jr.
The Symposium Board is extremely grateful to these
generous friends in this our Inaugural Year.
Cover: Neoclassical Charleston interior, photograph by Jack Alterman:
all other photographs are courtesy of Jack Alterman, unless otherwise noted.
Castle Howard, completed 1811, photograph by Mike Kipling; Mrs. William Mills (Rebecca Pritchard) and Her Daughter
Eliza Shrewsbury, 1794-96 in Charleston, SC, by James Earl (American), oil on canvas, courtesy of Winterthur Museum, bequest of Henry
Francis du Pont, 1960; Dressing Chest of drawers (detail), 1785-1792, Charleston, SC, attributed to William Jones, mahogany with
mahogany veneer, light wood inlay and cedar, courtesy of Winterthur Museum, gift of Commander and Mrs. Duncan I. Selfridge, 1957; George
Washington, 1795, by Giuseppe Ceracchi (Italian), marble, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, bequest of John L. Cadwalader, 1914;
Portrait of the Artist, 1800, by John Vanderlyn (American), oil on canvas, courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bequest of Ann S. Stephens,
in memory of her mother, Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, 1918; Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 1790-1800, Charleston, SC, mahogany with
light wood inlay, red cedar, white pine, oak, private collection, photograph courtesy of Brunk Auctions; The Titan’s Goblet, 1833, by Thomas
Cole (American), oil on canvas, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Samuel P. Avery Jr., 1904; Bracket Clock, 1786-1795,
British for the Charleston, SC market, mahogany, oak, brass mounts, private collection, photograph courtesy of Brunk Auctions.

REGISTRATION
The Charleston Heritage Symposium Weekend is an
inclusive $500 for all lectures, events and receptions
listed on the schedule, including the Keynote Address,
Reception and visits to three privately-held period homes.
Registration is strictly limited to 75 patrons on a firstcome,
first-served basis, due to the exclusive access being
granted to several of Charleston’s important Neoclassical
houses.
Please note the 2012 Symposium takes place during the
Preservation Society of Charleston’s 36th Annual Fall Tours
of Homes and Gardens, providing further opportunities
for visitors to experience the richness of the city’s
many layers of history. Fall Tour tickets for the Sunday,
October 7th tour of South Battery may be purchased for
a reduced rate of $40, when accompanying the Symposium
Weekend Registration. For the Fall Tours schedule, please
visit www.PreservationSociety.org/Tours.
3 Ways to Register for the Symposium:
• Complete the form and mail with payment to:
Charleston Heritage Symposium
Post Office Box 20671
Charleston, SC 29413
• Online at www.CharlestonHeritageSymposium.org
• Call toll-free 800.770.1817
INFORMATION
Cancellation Policy:
Schedule changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
Symposium patrons who cancel by September 14, 2012,
regardless of the reason, will be issued a full refund less a $50
handling fee. There will be no refunds after September 14.
Lodging:
While lodging is the responsibility of the registrant, a special
hotel rate at the Vendue Inn is available to Symposium patrons at
800.845.7900 or www.VendueInn.com The Inn is within easy
walking distance of the Old Courtroom at 23 Chalmers Street.
One of Charleston’s best-known boutique hotels, the Vendue
Inn has a limited number of rooms.A list of other local
accommodations is on the website or available upon request.

2012 REGISTRATION FORM
(Print Clearly)
Name as you would like it to appear on your name tag and the participant list
Second Individual’s Name, if applicable
Billing Address
City State Zip Code
Preferred Telephone Number
Email Address
REGISTRATION FEE(S)
All-inclusive Weekend ____ @ $500 $_____________
Optional Offering:
Discounted Tour: South Battery ____ @ $ 40 $_____________
Sunday, October 7th, 2-5 p.m.
Tax Deductible Contribution:
$_____________
Benefiting the “Seven to Save” Program of the Preservation
Society of Charleston (a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization)
GRAND TOTAL $_____________
___ Check enclosed, payable to the Preservation Society of
Charleston with memo line reading Charleston Heritage
Symposium
___ Credit card: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard
❏ American Express ❏ Discover
Account Number Security Code Exp. Date
Cardholder Name
Signature
Complete and mail with payment to:
Charleston Heritage Symposium
Post Office Box 20671
Charleston, SC 29413