St James Goose Creek Chapel of Ease Tricentennial Ground-Breaking
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2015
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
June 13, 2015 10:00 - 2:00
Location
St James Goose Creek Chapel of Ease Cemetery Avanti Lane, off Old Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Mayor Michael Heitzler
Phone..843-553-6066
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Description
WHAT: Sacred ground dating back to June 13, 1715 will be unveiled to the public by Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler. The President of the CSS David Chapter #2656 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will speak, among others who will share the significance of the historic grounds before, during and after the Yemassee War. Refreshments will be available provided by the Tea Ladies of Goose Creek. Chapel of Ease ties, scarves and tea towels may be purchased with all proceeds benefitting the nonprofit. Artifacts discovered on the site will be on display. Visitors are encouraged to tour the site, where information will be available about the grounds and those buried there.