The Charleston Museum
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 2 months ago
The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting - Quilting has always been a means of creative expression, uniting color and pattern to form an object of purpose. Just as paint on canvas functions, the fabric pieces often work as artistic parameters, testing the visual acuity and imagination of the individual. We are pleased to announce a collaborative exhibition with the Gibbes Museum of Art in which abstract artwork will be displayed alongside the Museum’s quilts to showcase the artistic beauty of both mediums.
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Jan 23, 9am - 5pm
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 3 months ago
Communication through the Ages Teen Workshop  Date/Time: 12/29/2023, 10:00 am - 11:30 am  Location: The Charleston Museum  360 Meeting Street Charleston, South Carolina 29403  Travel through time discovering how people communicated throughout the ages. Learn about  improvements in technology and their effects on how people relate to one another. Try your  hand at letter writing and seal your letter with wax, attempt to crack a message in Morse Code,  and play a game using emojis. Specially geared for teens, our Teen Workshops offer an  opportunity to engage with a variety of topics including history, the natural world, and STEAM  principles. Workshops include a lesson or guided tour and hands-on activities. For ages 13 to  17. Reservations required.  $10 Museum Members | $15 Non-members  For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236  www.charlestonmuseum.org… teen-workshop/ 
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Dec 29, 10am - 11:30am
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 3 months ago
Winter Break Camp - There’s snow-place like the Charleston Museum! Kick off your winter break with our half-day  Museum Camp. Children will travel through time learning about history around the world while  participating in STEAM-focused crafts, activities, and guided tours of the exhibits. All camps  include crafts, activities, and admission to the Charleston Museum. Ages 6 to 11. Reservations  required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a refund minus $50  administration fee.  $45 Museum Members | $55 Non-Members per day  $125 Museum Members | $155 Non-Members for all three days.  For more information, call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.  www.charlestonmuseum.org…   
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Dec 19 - Dec 21
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 4 months ago
STEAM Saturday: Holly Jolly Science - Deck the halls with science! Attempt to construct a gingerbread house that survives an  earthquake. Design your own sleigh, make a reindeer fly, and create a snowstorm in a jar! Full  STEAM Ahead is now STEAM Saturday. STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring  the components of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This program is  for children ages 6 and up. We encourage adults to stay. Reservations required. $10 Museum Members | $15 Non-Members  For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236  www.charlestonmuseum.org…   
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Dec 9, 10am - 11:30am
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 6 months ago
Special 250th Early Days Gallery Tour with Curator of Archaeology Martha Zierden -  Celebrate the Charleston Museum’s 250th anniversary with a tour of the Museum’s earliest  collections in the Early Days gallery, which reflects the Museum’s long history from its founding  before the American Revolution to the late twentieth century. Following the tour of Early Days  gallery, guests will be led through the Museum’s special exhibit America’s First Museum: 250  Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating, Part 2, which will include a church pew made by  enslaved hands measuring 20 feet in length, centuries old Archaic carved bone pins, a skull  from the largest known flying bird and a couture Fortuny gown. Join Curator of Archaeology  Martha Zierden for the story of the Museum’s history and take a closer look at some of its  earliest objects. This program is FREE for Members and FREE with admission. Reservations preferred.  www.charlestonmuseum.org… tour-with-curator-of-archaeology-martha-zierden/ 
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Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 11 months ago
Kid Tours: Friends of a Feather - Learn all about our feathered friends and what makes them so unique! Paint your own  birdhouse and play BIRDO (bird-bingo!) with us as we explore our bird displays in the  Bunting Natural History Gallery. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet the first  Wednesday during the months of August to May at 3:30 PM. This program includes a  tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. 
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May 3, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted over 1 year ago
HOLY CITY SINNER — The Charleston Museum has announced its 250th-anniversary exhibit, America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating. The collection celebrates the natural and cultural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry and currently includes over 2.4 million objects. Part one of America’s First Museum:...
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted about 3 years ago
Easter Eggstravaganza: Get egg-cited with craft making at The Charleston Museum followed by an Easter egg hunt in the garden of the Joseph Manigault House. Crafts will be outside and egg hunt will begin at 10:30 am.
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted over 1 year ago
🎄KID'S WORKSHOP: Deck the halls at the Charleston Museum with our annual Holiday Workshop! Children can sip on hot chocolate and eat yummy cookies as they decorate the little Heyward-Washington House in the Kidstory exhibit. Create ornaments and decorations to take home and to adorn the exhibit. The decorations done by the children will be on view the month of December for all to enjoy! Reservations are required, so make yours now at the link below! $10 Museum Members | $15 Non-Members
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Dec 7, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted about 1 year ago
Get struck by cupid’s arrow and fall in love with The Charleston Museum! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special date night, a friends’ night, or treat yourself to a night out.  Visit the Museum for special after-hours access to the galleries and enjoy small bites and refreshments in the Main Lobby.  Reservations required.  Admission included in ticket price. $25 Museum Member | $40 Non-Member $45 Museum Member Couple | $75 Non-Member Couple Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235
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Feb 9, 6pm - 8pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted over 1 year ago
Advent Wreath Workshop with Local Floral Designer & Master Certified Florist, Pia Geraghty on November 26, 10-12PM.  Join European Master Certified florist Pia Geraghty as she leads a floral design class at The Charleston Museum!  Participants will have the chance to craft a breathtaking Advent wreath.  Under the direction of Geraghty, participants will bind a straw wreath with fresh winter greens and preserved botanicals.  This workshop will include a brief educational introduction on the historical, botanical, and professional aspects of floral design followed by a demonstration and personalized instruction. All materials and instruction provided in this workshop.  Space is limited. Reservations required.  $155/Museum Members, $185/Non-Members.  For more information and to register, call 843-722-2996 ext. 235 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted about 1 year ago
The celebrations continue as one of the oldest museums in the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. The Charleston Museum will host special events and exhibits starting Thursday and through the weekend. Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum is commonly called “America’s First Museum.”. Friday,...
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted about 1 year ago
How does a walrus stay warm in freezing waters? What makes a musk ox so musky? Come learn about these animals and their amazing adaptations to live in the coldest environments. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years.  Kid Tours meet the first Wednesday during the months of August to May at 3:30 PM. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational activity. FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. 
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Feb 1
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted over 1 year ago
The Charleston Museum Shares Their Fall Event Schedule
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted almost 3 years ago
NOW OPEN: A new gallery called "Lowcountry in Living Color" features black and white photographs that were colorized using artificial intelligence. It will show historical photographs that represent a variety of themes, subjects and locations from the Charleston area. According to the museum, the AI used to colorize the photos helps show components of photos that are often overlooked.
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 8 months ago
Kid Tours: 250 Years of the Charleston Museum  July 19th, 2023: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm   Celebrate 250 years of the with part two of our commemorative exhibit!  Explore America’s First Museum with an exclusive mini scavenger hunt and create your own  artifact. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have  fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and  July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging  craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. 
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Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 9 months ago
Kid Tours: Say Cheese! Today, you can snap a photo and see it immediately, but that has not always been the case!  Explore how photography has changed from the time of the Civil War to today. View photos and  cameras from the past. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection  that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of  June and July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an  engaging craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.
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Jul 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 9 months ago
Kid Tours: Museum Treasure   June 21, 2023: 3:30 – 4:30 pm.  Throughout history, people have been obsessed with gold, silver, and jewels. Embark on a  guided treasure hunt in the Museum to find all that sparkles and shines, and create your own  museum treasure to take home. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our  collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the  months of June and July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme  and an engaging craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.
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Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 9 months ago
The Charleston Museum, located at 360 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, will celebrate Juneteenth with the unveiling of a limited-time exhibit in honor of South Carolina freedman, Isaac Nimmons. The exhibit, which will be on display from June 17th, 2023 through July 23rd, 2023, will include family portraits and photographs related to Isaac Nimmons, and a scale model of a century-old Nimmons farmstead. To kick off the opening of the exhibit, the Museum will host close to 200 of the descendants of Isaac Nimmons for their 2023 Family Gathering over Juneteenth weekend in Charleston.  Isaac Nimmons was a descendant of Revolutionary War patriots, William and Andrew Nimmons. When Andrew passed away, his estate sold the enslaved Isaac Nimmons to A.R. Govan, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. Leaving South Carolina to start a plantation in Mississippi, Govan sold Isaac to Barnwell County planter, Nash Roach, father-in-law of the noted 19th century American writer, William Gilmore Simms. Simms managed Roach’s Woodlands Plantation, and Nimmons became Simms’s body servant and coachman. At the end of the Civil War, Isaac gained his freedom and was granted power of attorney for 24 other formerly enslaved individuals. He obtained large acreages of land through the South Carolina Land Commission, which was created by the South Carolina Constitution to provide land to freed African American people. During the Reconstruction Era, Isaac along with other freedmen, established a thriving farming-community called the Middle Place, in what is now Bamberg County.  He was an active member of the African American community, donating land to build the Middle Place School, making loans to local farmers, and engaging in commerce with them. His descendants now live across the country and around the world. “We are so pleased to celebrate Juneteenth with this special exhibit which honors the incredible life of Isaac Nimmons and his impact on South Carolina history,” said Carl Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum, and primary author of The Charleston Museum: America’s First Museum. “To have so many of his descendants joining us makes it even more special, and we look forward to celebrating with them and learning more about their family.” Learn more about Charleston Museum’s exhibits and special events here.
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Jun 17 - Jul 23
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 10 months ago
Members-only Sneak Peak Tour: America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting,  Preserving, and Educating - Join us for a special highlight exhibit  showcasing 250 years of the Museum’s collection.  On June 14, 2023 Museum Members will have the exclusive opportunity to  tour America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating Part  2 before it opens to the public. See what it takes to create a special exhibition from start  to finish! Guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum workroom as the  curators finish their final touches on Part 2 of this year-long exhibit. Then make your  way to the 250th highlights exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery and be the first to see  this once in a lifetime creation. Chief of Collections Jennifer McCormick, Curator  of Historical Archaeology Martha Zierden, Curator of Natural History Matthew  Gibson, Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman, and Curator of History Chad  Stewart will all be on hand to answer questions and provide a guided tour of the  workroom and Historic Textiles Gallery.  This program is FREE and exclusively for current Museum Members. Not a Museum  Member, yet? Join today! Reservations required.  Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235 
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Jun 14, 3pm - 4pm
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whimchs
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 10 months ago
Kid Tours: Alligators, Crocodiles, - Oh My!   Alligators and crocodiles have called the Lowcountry home for millions of years. Discover the  remains of a crocodile that lived over 50 million years ago, and compare this creature to modern  day reptiles. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have  fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and  July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging  craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. 
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Jun 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 10 months ago
Kid Tours: A Legacy in Silk - Discover the story of the girl who helped to bring indigo to Charleston. Enjoy the rare  opportunity to view Eliza’s gown and some of her personal belongings. Kid Tours is a series  designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid  Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and July at 3:30 pm. This program  includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational  activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.
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Jun 7, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 10 months ago
An evening of adventure awaits you at Nighttime at the Museum! Watch the past come alive as  you explore the galleries after-hours with your flashlight. Discover figures from history, special  displays, craft activities, and an exclusive scavenger hunt. Join us for a night of fun for the  whole family! Nighttime at the Museum is appropriate for children of all ages and the young at  heart. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and bring flashlights.  The Don Sazon food truck and Life Raft Treats will be on site for purchase. Space is limited. Reservations required.  $15 Museum Member Adult | $25 Non-Member Adult  $5 Museum Member Child| $10 Non-Member Child Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235.  Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary  June 5th – June 9th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   Surround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife  sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty  exploring a marsh ecosystem and tracking animals along the trail while learning about  archaeology, life in a marsh, Native Americans, and animals. Nature Trailer Summer Camps are  for ages 5 – 10 and include crafts, activities, and admission to the Dill Sanctuary from 9 am  through 12 pm.  Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a  refund minus $50 administration fee.  $170 Museum Members | $220 Non-Members  For more information, call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.  Kid Tours: A Legacy in Silk   June 7th, 2023: 3:30 – 4:30 pm   Discover the story of the girl who helped to bring indigo to Charleston. Enjoy the rare  opportunity to view Eliza’s gown and some of her personal belongings. Kid Tours is a series  designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid  Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and July at 3:30 pm. This program  includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational  activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.  Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department  June 9th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm  Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial  Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will be  on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.  Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop with Local Artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond June 10th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass  basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee  community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket  makers and has passed down the tradition to her family and others in the community.  She will share a brief history of the artisanal craft of basket making. Participants will  then spend the remainder of the class making their own basket guided by Edwards Hammond. Come learn about an extraordinary craft that has been a staple of culture,  art, and history in Charleston for centuries. All materials and instruction will be provided.  Space is limited. Reservations required.  $75 Museum Members | $105 Non-Members  Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235  Nature Trailers Summer Camp at the Dill Sanctuary  June 12th – June 16th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm   Surround yourself with nature at The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife  sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Campers get down and dirty  exploring a marsh ecosystem and tracking animals along the trail while learning about  archaeology, life in a marsh, Native Americans, and animals. Nature Trailer Summer Camps are  for ages 5 – 10 and include crafts, activities, and admission to the Dill Sanctuary from 9 am  through 12 pm.  Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a  refund minus $50 administration fee.  $170 Museum Members | $220 Non-Members  For more information, call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.  ***Sold out. Please contact Elise Reagan, Chief of Education, at 843-722-2996 ext. 236  or [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.***  Members-only Sneak Peak Tour: America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting,  Preserving, and Educating Part 2  June 14th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. On January 12, 2023 The celebrated 250 years since its founding  in 1773. To commemorate this milestone, join us for a special highlight exhibit  showcasing 250 years of the Museum’s collection.  On June 14, 2023 Museum Members will have the exclusive opportunity to  tour America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating Part  2 before it opens to the public. See what it takes to create a special exhibition from start  to finish! Guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum workroom as the  curators finish their final touches on Part 2 of this year-long exhibit. Then make your  way to the 250th highlights exhibit in the Historic Textiles Gallery and be the first to see  this once in a lifetime creation. Chief of Collections Jennifer McCormick, Curator  of Historical Archaeology Martha Zierden, Curator of Natural History Matthew  Gibson, Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman, and Curator of History Chad  Stewart will all be on hand to answer questions and provide a guided tour of the  workroom and Historic Textiles Gallery.  This program is FREE and exclusively for current Museum Members. Not a Museum  Member, yet? Join today! Reservations required.  Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235  Kid Tours: Alligators, Crocodiles, - Oh My!   June 14th, 2023: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm   Alligators and crocodiles have called the Lowcountry home for millions of years. Discover the  remains of a crocodile that lived over 50 million years ago, and compare this creature to modern  day reptiles. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have  fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and  July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging  craft project or educational activity.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.  Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department  June 16th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm  Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial  Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will be  on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds.  FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum. America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving and Educating, Part 2 opens to the public   June 17th, 2023: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm   Commemorating two and a half centuries since its founding and spanning nearly 4.6 billion  years of history, we are pleased to present America’s First Museum: 250 Years of Collecting,  Preserving, and Educating in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This year-long exhibit will feature a  wide array of objects that tell the story of this impressive institution and its remarkable  collections.  Part two will showcase a church pew made by enslaved hands measuring 20 feet in length,  centuries old Archaic carved bone pins, a skull from the largest known flying bird and a couture  Fortuny gown. 
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Jun 2, 6pm - 8pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted 11 months ago
Exclusive Society Members Tour: Eliza Lucas Pinckney Exhibit with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman. In honor of the museum’s 250th anniversary, Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s gown will be exhibited in the Loeblein Silver Gallery, along with some of her personal items. Society Members are invited  to join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for a closer look at Pickney’s personal  items and the history behind them. Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be  available. Registration is required. This program is free of charge and exclusive for current  Museum Members at the following Membership Levels: Milby Burton Society, Manigault  Society and 1773 Society. Not a Member, yet? Join (or upgrade) your Membership, today! Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235  Homeschool History Day: Eliza Lucas Pinc
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May 16, 5:30pm - 7pm
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Charleston, SC
The Charleston Museum
Posted over 1 year ago
💚SWEETGRASS BASKET WORKSHOP: Have you ever wanted to learn the art of sweetgrass basket weaving? Join Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry, which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. After learning about the history of the craft, you can use your knowledge to weave your own sweetgrass basket, guided by Edwards-Hammond! Tickets are $75 for museum members and $105 for non-members.
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Aug 6, 9:30am - 1:30pm
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