The history of Bermuda stone in Charleston, South Carolina, is the subject of a lecture at the National Museum of Bermuda.

The event is part of the museum’s Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series.

From Hamilton to Charleston: A History of Bermuda Stone in Charleston, South Carolina will be presented by Justin Schwebler, property manager at the Historic Charleston Foundation.

Bermuda limestone is found throughout the historic streets of Charleston — it is in the narrow gaps between houses, along carriageway walls, underfoot on garden paths and in foundations of many historic buildings.

The stone was first used in Charleston by Bermudian immigrants and traders in the late 17th century, and was imported in great quantities throughout the 18th century.

Elena Strong, the executive director of the museum, said: “Our Bermuda and the Atlantic World free lecture series is one of many ways that the National Museum of Bermuda is providing opportunities to learn about Bermuda’s past.

“It explores the links and the forces throughout the Atlantic world that helped shape Bermuda as we know it today.”

Mr Schwebler will share the history of the material’s importation, use and some locations throughout the city where it still exists.

The Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series and education programmes are supported by The Future of History Campaign. For more information on the campaign, visit www.nmb.bm/campaign.

The lecture will be held on November 1 at 5.30pm.

All previous lectures are available at www.nmb.bm/lecture.