Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2017

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Mount Pleasant ran deep. His grandfather was James
Hibben, a man responsible for founding Mount Pleasant
in 1803. Dupré served as an assistant surgeon in the
Confederacy. He later would treat patients in a small,
modest office located on the same plot of land as his
home at the intersection of Bennett and Hibben. A man
of strong faith, he served as an elder in The Presbyterian
Church, always offering his home to traveling preachers
looking for a comfortable bed and warm meal.
The Dupré quilt has actually been on quite a tour,
traveling the country throughout the years, showing up
at various folk art exhibits. It had a brief stint at The
Mount Pleasant Library and in 1985 was displayed at The
Charleston Museum. It hung in The University of South
Carolina’s McKissick Museum and now has returned to its
rightful place of origin.
The History Room is a great resource for those looking
to get the back story on some of Mount Pleasant’s most
important events. Whether you want to check out a
vintage map or browse digital archives on the computer in
the center of the room, a trip to this pocket of knowledge
will not disappoint.
“As a culture, we can be very transient,” said Poplin.
“People seek out that ability to connect to their new space,
and they truly appreciate those who came before them.”
Streets found throughout Mount Pleasant don the
names of some of the town’s most esteemed innovators and
influencers. At Mount Pleasant’s Town Hall, guests can get
a sense of just who these pioneers were.
“It’s always rewarding to see people in a space engaging
with the materials you’ve presented,” said Poplin, who
looked forward to sharing the exhibits with everyone from
curious students on a field trip to new residents eager to
dive into the history of Mount Pleasant. “ I find joy in
helping people connect the past to the present.”
Sewee Indians, Gullah-Geechee and English settlers all
contributed to the growth of Mount Pleasant. Culinary
traditions and art are ingrained in this land of palm trees
and boiled peanuts. Like Confederate jasmine winding up
a rod iron gate, Mount Pleasant is ever thriving. From the
gentle crack of an oyster shell to the cheerful hymn of a
sandpiper, many elements meld together to contribute to
the soundtrack of Mount Pleasant.
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