Daniel Island Community Speaker's Series with Jeff Neale

Wed Apr 23 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Daniel Island Club | Charleston

Daniel Island Speakers Series
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Daniel Island Community Speaker's Series with Jeff Neale
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The DI Speaker's Series presents Jeff Neale, Curator of Research at Middleton Place and a renowned expert on the Declaration of Independence
About this Event

The Daniel Island Community Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7:00–8:00 PM in the ballroom at the Daniel Island Club with a thought-provoking discussion led by Jeff Neale, Curator of Research and Collections at Middleton Place and a renowned expert on the Declaration of Independence.

This will be nothing like your (probably forgettable) high school Civics class. While the Declaration of Independence did proclaim America’s break from Great Britain, it also enshrined the powerful words:

"All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

Yet, all 56 signers—including four from South Carolina—either owned slaves or came from states that permitted slavery. How could they reconcile these ideals with their own reality? And if equality was the foundation of our nation, why do disparities persist across race and gender? Jeff Neale will unpack the complexities, contradictions, and lasting impact of this revolutionary document.

Jeff brings history to life—not just with his expertise, but with his incredible background. A former U.S. Marine Corps musician, he has also worked at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and wears many hats at Middleton Place—from delivering lambs to mastering historic crafts like pottery and indigo dyeing.

Join us for an evening of insightful conversation, history, and lively discussion.

🕰️ Event Details:
📍 Location: Daniel Island Club Ballroom
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Time: 6:30 PM – Cash bar & passed hors d’oeuvres | 7:00 PM – Program begins

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Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of America’s most defining documents!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Drive, Charleston, United States

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