The youthful delight that my older son Moses expressed at hearing these stories reminded me of my own enthusiasm for them. My younger son Aaron, ever the editor, guided me in writing them down. Alice Duncan typed and retyped. Larry supported this and all my “family stuff.” My parents gave me their love and support always. Honey’s Horry heritage and Daddy’s interest in “local color” shaped my love of the Carolina Lowcountry.
Genevieve Chandler Peterkin encouraged me to recall these stories from my early visits to Brookgreen.
The kind hospitality of Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson II repeatedly brought me back to South Carolina. Their daughter Kaki shared her own recollections of our Cousin Corrie’s interest in the supernatural with me.
Helen Benso, Vice President of Marketing at Brookgreen Gardens, assisted with this project in several ways including obtaining permission to use materials, correcting factual errors, and providing encouragement.
Most importantly, Cousin Corrie and Miss Genevieve told the tales recorded on these pages. I thank them for sharing their wonderful stories of Brookgreen with all of us who love the Carolina Lowcountry.