Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

 

Pitt oil base pencil and watercolor on HP watercolor sketchbook 10 in x 7 in

The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is managed by the NPS, National Park Service. It was a typical plantation facility located North East of Charleston. Why is this facility managed by the NPS? What’s the significance of it? The ranger on location, Kaley Crawford was pleased to hear the question. She told me this land was preserved by a group of people who saved it from being developed into a golf course back in the 1980’s, then later was offered to NPS. To be honest I won’t get into the details of the former plantation other that my sketch, done from a photo and how the central building was the original, well close to the original, had to be rebuilt after a natural disaster. The two wings were added by the then owner back in the 1930’s. 

NPS Ranger Kaley Crawford

I had a wonderful experience there, I had a deep conversation with the NPS ranger Kaley Crawford. Her ample knowledge in history and culture was impressive. When we talked about the Gullah Geechee culture, she proudly showed me a handout she wrote herself about it, her contribution to the NPS, she said.

From back to front, Charles Pinckey, Kaley and truly yours.

Thank you Kaley, it was very nice talking to you! Kudos to the passion for your job!