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Oyster Roast 2014

On Sunday, January 12, the Charleston Museum celebrated its 241st birthday with an Oyster Roast. Held at the Dill Sanctuary, the Museum’s wildlife sanctuary on James Island, this beautiful, mild winter day was full of friends, fantastic oyster, great music and history!

Thank you to all our friends and supporters of America’s First Museum! Hope to see you again next year!

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