Author Robert McAlister is spending the day at Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium to discuss the fascinating history of the Winyah Bay and the many wooden ships that once transported lumber, cargo and people from our rivers leading towards Winyah Bay. The presentation will focus heavily on the history of the area and is a great way to learn something new during your visit to Brookgreen Gardens. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr. Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free with Garden Entrance. (843) 235-6000, www.brookgreen.org