Two parties for the price of one – that’s what you get at the Charleston Museum’s “AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS” on Friday, April 25th. And what a price! $80 (for non-members), for two cocktail parties, elegant dinner stations with ALL DRINKS INCLUDED and dancing to the music of Breezin’. …
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreWe are starting 2014 with a renovation to the Museum’s armory. Although a few things will be going back into storage, a few new firearms and edged pieces will be coming out. Rest assured, however, all the old favorites will still be there including James Petigru’s dueling pistol, Henry Nock’s…
Read MoreThe following are recent accessions for the Charleston Museum. Thank you to all of our wonderful donors! Train conductor’s uniform coat & cap (above) worn by donor’s grandfather, James W. Gatch on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, c. 1904-1921; railroad memorabilia (including poster of the Palmetto Division No. 208 Order…
Read MoreOnce again, Garden Club of Charleston members worked their magic with the holiday decorations at the Museum’s Joseph Manigault House. Their creative arrangements, using only plant material that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the 19th century, beautifully reflect this year’s theme of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”…
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