On View
July 5 - 14 2026
250 Years from Mr. Freedman is a solo exhibition by Fletcher Williams III, held in historic Storehouse 8 at Navy Yard Charleston, in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition presents a series of wall reliefs created from the tin-roof of a burned Freedom Cottage in Charleston, SC.
The works introduce Mr. Freedman, a figure whose life has spanned centuries and whose accounts move between Charleston and the American South. Drawing upon Revolutionary-era history, Black Loyalist narratives, and Lowcountry folklore, the exhibition positions each artwork as an entry in the chronicle of Mr. Freedman’s life and legacy.
An assortment of motifs referencing regional mythology, national symbolism, and the architectural landscape of the Lowcountry, appear throughout the works. 250 Years from Mr. Freedman centers Charleston’s role within the American revolutionary story while expressing history as something lived, remembered, inherited, and continually retold. Download Press Release
Additional Works
A series of rust paintings on paper accompany the tin-roof reliefs. While not included in the exhibition, these works are available for viewing. For additional information: studio@fletcher3.com
Opening Reception
July 4, 2026
12:00p - 2:00p
Free and open to the public.
Location
Storehouse 8
2154 Noisette Blvd
N. Chas, S.C. 29405
gallery
Suite 207 • 2nd Floor
via Stairs or Elevator
Gallery Hours
Mon - Wed by Appt.
Thurs - Sun 12p - 5p
Schedule Appt.
Listen to Fletcher's semiquincentennial-inspired Spotify playlist featuring songs of faith, revolution, remembrance, and liberty.
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Black Folk Tales and Chronicles of South Carolina
by Damon L Fordham
The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South―A James Beard Award Winner
by Michael W. TwittyHigh on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America
by Jessica B. HarrisRodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day: A Cookbook
by Rodney ScottBlack Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue
by Adrian MillerBlack Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue
Adrian Miller in conversation with Justin PhillipsEpisode 25: The Rise of the Urban Vultures - Charleston Time Machine
by Dr. Nic ButlerWindham Life and Times: Black History In New England
Windham NH History
Special thanks to Navy Yard Charleston for providing the exhibition space at Storehouse 8 in the Charleston Design District and for supporting the exhibition opening reception.