PAST EXHIBIT For me, one of the stunning objects in the Historic Textile Gallery, and actually in the whole textile collection, is a long appliquéd panel depicting the city of Charleston. Extending approximately 17 feet in length and 17 inches high, it has long been a challenge to exhibit. Finally,…
Read MoreOnce again we all had a fantastic time at Saturday’s “Civil War Living History Event: Fashion Try-On,” Our friends from the Carolina Ladies Aid Society brought a plentiful supply of dresses and accessories for women, coats and hats for the men,and period style outfits for the children. They helped Museum…
Read MoreIn Celebration of International Museum Day we are offering a “1 day only special” of 50% off all new memberships. To redeem this deal go to our Membership Page, choose your membership category and use the Coupon Code: “ILoveMuseums” when you check out from our online store. Membership page of…
Read MoreOn April 26, guests were invited to s tep back in time to the heyday of dancing at Folly Beach and the Grand Strand at the Charleston Museum’s annual fundraiser. They danced night away at “Beach Music on the Boardwalk,” featuring live beach music by the Ocean Drive Party Band,…
Read MoreCharleston’s Women Naturalists Lecturer: Jennifer Scheetz, Archivist, The Charleston Museum In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Museum Archivist, Jennifer Scheetz, discussed several of Charleston’s own women naturalists. See examples of their art as they painted the world they studied. Take a closer look at Maria Martin Bachman, Ida Morris Jervey,…
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