APRIL 16 | 6 – 7:00 P.M.
This event is free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.
Ashley Hall is pleased to welcome author John Copenhaver to campus for a lively public discussion.
Ashley Hall’s annual Book Festival is a spring tradition that brings our entire campus together to celebrate our shared love of reading. This year, we’re thrilled to host a week of exciting events from Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28.
The 2025 Book Festival theme is Be Well: Be Well-Read, inspired by Ashley Hall’s work with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, focused on good health and well-being. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store!
Book Fair Location + Hours
There will be two book fair locations on campus: the LoDome for Early School through sixth-grade readers (Scholastic) and Jenkins Hall Atrium for grades 7-12 (hosted by Buxton Books). Shopping hours are as follows:
Monday, March 24 | 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Only Lower School Scholastic Sale (Conference Day, No Classes)
Tuesday, March 25 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 | 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Extended Hours)
Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Dress as your favorite book character day for grades K – 6)
Friday, March 28 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Fathers’ & Friends’ Morning, Half-Day Dismissal)
How to Shop
Checks sent to school should be made out to Ashley Hall. Cash and credit cards are also accepted. Another option is to use eWallet, a simple digital payment system hosted by Scholastic that can be used online or in person. Babas on Canon will also host a pop-up morning coffee bar daily with drinks and snacks for sale.
Can’t make it to campus?
Online shopping will also be available starting Friday, March 21, through Monday, March 31!
Questions? Contact Director of Library Services Emily Davis at [email protected]
The Annual Ashley Hall Oyster Roast
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 7–9:00 p.m.
Ashley Hall Sports Court
(Please enter the event via the Smith Street Gate.)
This adult-only event is open to the Charleston community, so bring your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Tickets are $60 when purchased online by Thursday, January 30.
- Tickets are $45 for young Ashley Hall alumnae, Classes 2010–2020, when purchased online by Thursday, January 30.
- Tickets are $65 when purchased the evening of the event.
Don’t miss this Ashley Hall tradition!
OCTOBER 31 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
The links below give you all the information needed to prepare your student for the exciting day. All parents and siblings are welcome!
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Join us for a special evening with Dr. Weston!
OCTOBER 17 | 6 – 7:30 P.M.
Davies Auditorium
Social gathering following remarks
All Ashley Hall parents are invited to this event hosted by Head of School Anne T. Weston, PhD ’73. Dr. Weston will share remarks on the importance of community at Ashley Hall and beyond. This special evening is the perfect opportunity to get to know fellow Ashley Hall families and spend time on our beautiful campus. This is an adult-only event.
Parking is available in the Smith Street parking lot.
Registration for this event has now closed.
An Evening with Writer and Historian Harlan Greene
SEPTEMBER 25 | 6 – 7:00 P.M.
BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
This event is free and open to the public. Please register by using the button below.
Ashley Hall is pleased to welcome to acclaimed author and historian Harlan Greene to campus. He will share insight into his recent book The Real Rainbow Row.
Ashley Hall is a K-12 independent school for girls, with a co-ed preschool, committed to a talented and diverse student population. We consider for admission students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.