The Citadel, Poetry, and The Poetry Society of South Carolina

Note on the location: The Daniel Library is the first building on the right when you enter the front gates to The Citadel.

The Citadel, Poetry, and The Poetry Society of South Carolina: A presentation by Dan Hawkins

At first glance, poetry seems like a strange fit at a military college like The Citadel. But a look into Citadel archives reveals that there have been poets among the cadets and professors for well over a century. Beginning in the late 1800s with Prof. St. James Cummings and going through to the poetry readings and open mics conducted at the Daniel Library now, Dan will present a history of poets and poetry at the Citadel. He will highlight the relationship between The Poetry Society of South Carolina as the two have a long relationship going back to the early days of the Society.

At the end of the presentation, we will…