A Historic Charleston Foundation Fundraiser
A Charleston Tea Party
Tue, Mar 31
|St. Johannes Church Fellowship Hall
Explore Charleston, South Carolina’s deep-rooted tea history at St. Johannes Church. Enjoy a cultural lecture, locally grown tea, and homemade cakes served by tearoom volunteers. $55
Time & Location
Mar 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Johannes Church Fellowship Hall, 50 Hasell St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
About the event
Join us for an engaging lecture exploring the rich history of tea and the art of entertaining in Charleston, South Carolina — a city where hospitality is a way of life. Discover how this beloved beverage became deeply interwoven with the social traditions of historic Charleston, from colonial-era imports to the rise of America’s first commercial tea plantation just outside the city on Wadmalaw Island. Learn how Charleston’s subtropical climate, cultural influences, and thriving port made it a natural hub for tea cultivation, trade, and ritual.
This immersive event will take place in the Fellowship Hall at St. Johannes Church, located in the heart of Downtown Charleston. Guests will enjoy locally sourced Charleston tea, including varieties inspired by the Charleston Tea Garden—a hallmark of the Lowcountry’s agricultural heritage—alongside a delightful selection of homemade cakes, lovingly prepared and served by the church’s own tearoom volunteers.
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