Eliza Lucas Pinckney: A Revolutionary Woman of Colonial America & a Pioneering Agriculturalist

Discover the remarkable life of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, an 18th-century woman whose curiosity, determination, and love of learning helped shape colonial South Carolina. A pioneering agriculturalist and accomplished scholar, Pinckney experimented with plants and crops—including indigo, which became an important part of the region’s economy. This presentation explores her achievements, challenges, and lasting legacy as a woman who made an extraordinary impact when opportunities for women were limited.

Groton resident Nancy Muller, PhD, MBA, will present the story of this remarkably capable and well-educated trailblazer. A long-time resident of Charleston, South Carolina, where Eliza Lucas Pinckney lived, Dr. Muller is a retired professor from the College of Charleston. She is a graduate of Duke University, the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Graduate Business Administration, and VCU’s Medical University of Virginia.

The program is FREE for ages 18 or under.

**All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.