2025 Winthrop Roundtable

The College of Charleston Libraries looks forward to you and a guest joining us at the Winthrop Roundtable on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Francis Marion Hotel.

To RSVP, please include your name, preferred entrée and any dietary restrictions for you or your guest.

Date – February 20, 2025
Location – Francis Marion Hotel’s Carolina Ballroom
Time – 5:30pm

Entrée options:
Petite Filet: 6oz. grilled petite filet of beef cooked to medium temperature with cabernet sauvignon reduction, truffle mashed potatoes, green beans & cherry tomatoes

Local Grouper: pan-seared SC grouper, goat cheese & Tarragon grits, grilled asparagus, Riesling Beurre Blanc

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: white bean & spinach puree, Sofrito (V/VG)

Parking
Parking is available at the City of Charleston-owned parking garage adjacent to the Francis Marion Hotel, which is accessible via King St. All Roundtable guests will receive validated parking.

About this year’s Winthrop Roundtable
Our signature annual gala celebrating the College Libraries’ most generous patrons, the Roundtable brings together 200 guests from across Charleston and the Lowcountry for a cocktail reception, dinner and keynote address by Alexander Heffner, whose perspective and voice are tailor-made for this occasion. Known for his work as host of PBS’s The Open Mind and Bloomberg TV’s Breaking Bread with Alexander, Mr. Heffner has been vital in bridging divides and championing civil discourse. His commitment to exploring shared values and finding common ground across the political landscape aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Roundtable—an event with ideas, understanding and friendship at the forefront. This year’s Winthrop Roundtable is presented by the College of Charleston’s Friends of the Library and The Civility Initiative. As a Friend, you impact the experience of every student, faculty and scholar visiting our Libraries. Whether your passion is underrepresented stories, digital technology or rare books and manuscripts, we are grateful for your continued support. For more information, please contact John Douglas, senior development officer at douglasj2@cofc.edu or 843-953-1818.