Lunch and Learn

Chapman Cultural Center, West Wing Conference Room. Presented by: Stanley Bishop.

Join us for an engaging presentation that delves into the history of Croft State Park. We will explore significant periods in the park’s past, including the impact of eminent domain and the development of Camp Croft during World War II. We will touch on the White Stone “Lithia Hotel,” a once-famous luxury retreat, and the Revolutionary War era, featuring the story of Col. John Newcastle Thomas, Sr., his wife Jane Black Thomas, and their enduring legacy. Stanley Bishop has presented on this topic numerous times and wrote a book on the history of Croft State Park and the different “layers” of its history.

Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Chapman Cultural Center. There are a limited number of seats, be sure to register in advance (even members!). Admission: $5 for non-members / Free for SCHA members. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!