CSS Planter is topic of 'Dinner & Lecture' event

An illustrated history of the CSS Planter, from its life as a packet boat operated with an enslaved crew to its place as a political and naval icon, will be presented as part of Historic Beaufort Foundation's "Dinner & Lecture" series 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Verdier House, 801 Bay St. in Beaufort. "The History of the CSS Planter," will be presented by Robert Smalls' scholar Dennis Cannady.

The monthly lecture series features a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and programs from 6 to 7 p.m. A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 a person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15 and $25 for members and member couples, respectively; and $20 and $30 for non-members and non-member couples, respectively. To make reservations, call 843-379-3331. Call Saltus River Grill directly to make dining reservations.

Details: www.historicbeaufort.org

This story was originally published November 20, 2011 at 12:01 AM with the headline "CSS Planter is topic of 'Dinner & Lecture' event."