Discovering Dave, Spirit Captured in Clay
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Horry County Museum 805 Main Street , Conway, South Carolina 29526
The 2023 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Discovering Dave, Spirit Captured in Clay. Directed and produced by George Wingard and Mark Albertin and released through the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and Scrapbook Video, this film tells the story of David Drake, a slave potter from Edgefield, South Carolina. Drake was one of the first African American slaves to sign many of his works, which included jars and pitchers. In addition to producing thousands of pieces of pottery, Drake also wrote poetry.
The film is free to the public and will be shown at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway.
The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2023. For a list of films, visit our website.
For more information, call the Horry County Museum at (843) 915-5320 or e-mail hcgmuseum@horrycountysc.gov.
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