Brookgreen Gardens hosts this lecture by Professor John Navin, who published his acclaimed 2020 book, The Grim Years, 1670-1720: Settling South Carolina. This presentation delves into the turbulent early years of South Carolina’s colonial history. Navin will explore the rampant profiteering, corrupt trade practices, and exploitation of Native Americans and enslaved Africans that marked this period, revealing the harsh realities and human cost of settlement. Join us for an look at the struggles, injustices, and resilience that shaped South Carolina’s early development. Brookgreen Gardens, Ron Daise Auditorium, 1931 Brookgreen Drive. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Included with Gardens admission. (843) 235-6000, www.brookgreen.org