# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Doors open at 6 p.m. | Discussion will start at 6:30 p.m.

Harvesting Heritage is a series dedicated to the past, present, and future of Black foodways in South Carolina. This summer, we are embarking on our third year of programming, exploring the creativity, innovation, and artistry inherent in Black cultural traditions and the people and stories that carry these traditions forward.  


On Aug. 29, Harvesting Heritage will celebrate the power of plants to connect us – through topiary arts, seed saving projects, land stewardship, sustainable food pathways, and community farms, gardens, and nurseries. Please join us for our 12th Harvesting Heritage program and our 3rd annual crab crack.  


The evening will include:  

6:00 p.m.: Doors open to the museum 

6:30 p.m.: A discussion moderated by Chef Amethyst Ganaway and featuring award-winning topiary artist, Michael P. Gibson; herbalist, farmer, educator, and owner of Joyful Soul Nursery, Lisa O. Kershaw; and Christina Smith-Galloway, an educator and committed land steward and community grower.  

7:30 p.m.: Crab Crack reception with South Carolina blue crabs by Tater’s Lowcountry Kitchen & Catering. 

Blackberries, muscadines, and figs provided by Certified SC Grown. 

Handcrafted cocktails/mocktails by Will Green, Columbia bartender and co-owner of The Hoot (each guest will receive one drink ticket – all other drinks available for purchase)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/harvesting-heritage-third-annual-crab-crack/200030584190719
- **Event Categories**: art, food-drinks, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201
- **lat**: 33.99766
- **long**: -81.0476
- **full address**: 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack being held?
  - **A:** Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack?
  - **A:** Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack is organized by South Carolina State Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Harvesting Heritage: Third Annual Crab Crack sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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