I am speaking of Elizabeth (Eliza) Lucas Pinckney (1722-1793 ... George Lucas – Eliza’s father – raised his family on his plantation in Antigua. Elizabeth was educated in England, and ...

“Eliza Lucas Pinckney is just a fascinating person,” Hiester said. “Her family helped found the city. In addition to that, the dress itself is very significant. There aren’t very many ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—The Charleston Museum will conserve two 18th-century garments from the Pinckney family, in collaboration with the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter, National Society Daughters ...

To fully appreciate the work of Madame Magar, a small-batch label from textile artist and designer Leigh Magar, you first need to know about Eliza Lucas Pinckney ... the pea family, and it ...

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will host "Eliza Pinckney's Indigo" at 2 p.m. June 18 and 20. Learn about Eliza Lucas Pinckney's role in bringing indigo to the Carolinas in the 1730s.

Eliza Lucas Pinckney (1722–1793 ... Americas a strain of indigo to rival French production and thereby save her family’s failing economic standing. Moreover, Eliza is gambling that such ...

Hotel Eliza, naturally, pays homage to this historical figure. According to the National Park Service, Lucas-Pinckney was always interested in helping her family’s plantation make money ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced Tuesday the donation of over 300 stuffed animals to be ...

In this country, the origin of indigo, the tropical plant used for its distinct rich blue dye, is credited to Eliza Lucas Pinckney ... and left her to manage the family’s three plantations ...