A Historic Charleston Foundation Fundraiser
Indigo Girl: Food for Thought Lecture with author, Natasha Boyd
Mon, Mar 24
|Capt. James Missroon House
Award-winning author of The Indigo Girl, Natasha Boyd will share insights into the novel based on the extraordinary life and achievements of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a trailblazing teen who transformed South Carolina’s economy. Lunch Included. $55
Time & Location
Mar 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Capt. James Missroon House, 40 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
About the event
In the novel, The Indigo Girl, author Natasha Boyd provides a compelling portrayal of Eliza Lucas Pinckney's life and achievements. Based on historical documents, including Eliza's personal letters, the book delves into her extraordinary journey of resilience and innovation in the face of societal constraints, offering a vivid glimpse into the life of one of America's earliest female entrepreneurs. Join us this spring for a captivating lecture with Natasha Boyd, author of The Indigo Girl, during the Festival’s Food for Thought Lecture Series.
Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a pioneering figure in colonial America, was instrumental in transforming South Carolina's economy. As a young teenager, she took over the management of her family’s plantations while her father was away on military duty. Despite her youth, Eliza demonstrated remarkable innovation and perseverance, successfully cultivating indigo as a cash crop. Her experiments with indigo planting and processing established it as one of South Carolina's…
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