These Hallowed Halls

These Hallowed HallsWritten by local lawyer, author, and Sewanee graduate Kirk Battle, These Hallowed Halls: Sewanee, 1860 tells the epic story of The University of the South through eight powerful voicesfreed slaves, Confederate veterans, widows, townspeople, and students. Richly detailed and deeply human, the novel captures the tension and transformation of a South on the brink of war. With vivid storytelling and historical insight, Battle brings to life the ideals,

offering an aerial view of the Waccamaw and Pee Dee Rivers as they move west and south of the Waccamaw Neck

while soft coastal skies and wind-shaped grasses reflect Johnston’s deep affection for the Lowcountry landscape

no two are ever truly identical

allowing you to choose the version that resonates most with you

soft violets

this print is a love note to Lowcountry living

The simplicity of the imagery leaves room for memory and imagination

full-time residents

nature lovers

instantly recalling salt air

and anyone who loves coastal whimsy

Rogan’s expressive brushwork and layered color palette bring the scene to life