We’re in the midst of the Sesquicentennial…

2010 to 1015 marks the Sesquicentennial observance and celebration of the Civil War, and there are many events happening in the Lowcountry for the occasion to remember the happenings of 1860-1865.

As we near the 2011 holiday season, I often wonder what Christmastime was like for Charleston residents in the midst of the Civil War. One way to explore this is to take in “Christmas 1860,” an event at the Edmondston-Alston House on December 2 and 9. The historic home will be decorated in a similar fashion to the way it was in 1860, and historians (dressed to the nines) will tell stories about the Holy City during the Civil War period.

This event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. both dates, and it will save you a few bucks to purchase tickets in advance ($17.50, versus $22.50 at the door).

In the meantime, we still have Thanksgiving to get through… but I’m always thinking ahead!

For more information about Christmas 1860, visit www.edmondstonalston.org.

See you out there… and bundle up! It’s getting chilly.