Christina Butler, Interview by David G. Stringer III, 8 December 2021
Title
Christina Butler, Interview by David G. Stringer III, 8 December 2021
Description
Christina Butler is a historical preservationist, a professor at the College of Charleston, a horse-drawn carriage tour guide in Charleston, and an equine enthusiast. Growing up in Ohio, she spent considerable time around horses and stables. When she moved to Charleston at the age of 19, Butler recognized that becoming a tour guide would be the ideal opportunity to combine her love of history and her passion for horses. In this interview, Butler describes her background working with mules and draft horses and how she first became interested in these creatures. She also delves into Charleston's history regarding horses and the part they have played throughout the years. Butler also addresses the contentious issue of horse-drawn carriage trips, which many people feel are cruel and exploitative of the animals. She disagrees stating these horses have been bred to work, and asserting that they are treated with respect, and care. She hopes that by sharing accurate information and raising awareness about this issue, the city of Charleston will continue offering these tours that are worthwhile experiences for visitors.
Source
Working Charleston
Publisher
The Citadel Archives & Museum
Date
Rights
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Format
audio/mpeg
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/2005
Coverage
Charleston (S.C.)
Original Format
Mp3 derivative audio created with Audacity software. Archival masters are WAV files.
Duration
54 minutes
Interviewer
Stringer, David G. III
Interviewee
Butler, Christina
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Collection
Citation
The Charleston Oral History Program at the Citadel, “Christina Butler, Interview by David G. Stringer III, 8 December 2021,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 19, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/2005.