The Charleston Museum

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. 

Ackerman Park

West Ashley Farmers Market - every Wednesday - The WAFM is dedicated to the support and advocacy of local farmers and growers and features fresh seasonal produce, as well as sweet and savory foods from area vendors who source ingredients from nearby farms. The WAFM will build upon the success of the CFM by expanding access to local fresh food, supporting the local economy and local agriculture, providing a civic gathering place and opportunities for community engagement. A curated program of live entertainment, rotating food trucks and family-friendly activities will enhance the farmers’ market experience. Addressing one of the key strategies in the City of Charleston’s 2014 West Ashley Strategic Plan, the WAFM will continue to help create community partnerships and reactivate civic spaces.

Lowcountry Artists Gallery

Lowcountry Artists Gallery presents a new exhibition of photographs by Nicole Robinson for the month of June in a show entitled “Wave Therapy.” An opening reception will be held at Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 East Bay Street, on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5-8 PM. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served and the artist will be in attendance. The exhibit showcases Nicole's latest collection of photographs that bring relaxation and happiness by the shore and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature captured through her unique perspective behind the lens. Join us to explore the sea and appreciate the wonders of our planet.

Felix Cocktails et Cuisine

On the first Tuesday of every month, Parisian-inspired restaurant Félix offers a tasting menu with paired cocktails. The next dinner will take place on Tuesday, June 6th, with seatings from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. With five-courses total, each dish is accompanied by a signature Cathead Vodka-inspired cocktail, selected to highlight Félix’s curated menu.  Guests can expect the following libations to accompany their meal: Watermelon Sugar – Honeysuckle Vodka with Watermelon and Basil Shrub, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda, and Chilled Watermelon Ice Cubes Milky Chance – Bitter Orange Vodka with Clarified Milk Punch, Citrus, Tea, and Simple Syrup Sweet Caroline – Fat Washed Pecan Vodka, Demerara, Benedictine, and Bitters Not Quite an Espresso Martini – Hoodoo, Cold Brew Infused Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth, Averna, and Bitters Raspberry Beret – Raspberry Vodka with Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Green Chartreuse, and Egg White The cost is $65 for the coursed meal and an additional $85 for drink pairings ($150 total). For reservations, call the restaurant at (843)-203-6297. You can also book through Resy, but would still need to alert the restaurant that you would like to participate in the pairing dinner. Félix is located at 550 King Street.

New Realm Brewing - Charleston

Summertime Jazz Series feat. Zandrina: The Summertime Jazz Series at New Realm Brewing Co. on Daniel Island features a 3-course dinner and the best jazz Charleston has to offer. Enjoy an incredible performance, locally crafted, award-winning beer from Brewmasters Mitch Steele and Geoff Belcher, and a locally sourced menu from Chef Andy McLeod. Zandrina Dunning is an accomplished vocalist and producer who performs a range of music, from soul to jazz. She can be seen performing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra or her own band and has performed at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN, the Lincoln Theater in NYC, and other venues throughout the US and internationally with concerts that include tribute shows to Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and more. Dunning was honored as Jazz Artist of the Year by the Charleston City Paper in 2020. “Zandrina Dunning effortlessly offers her soulful touch and captivates audiences with her high- energy, infectious personality and stage presence.” - SC Music Guide