February 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Director Carl Borick as he discusses his new book, "Relieve Us of this Burthen": American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South, 1780-1782. The ... learn more
Events at The Charleston Museum
Event Listing
February 8 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by crafting animals from heart shapes. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four craft p... learn more
February 11 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Enjoy crafts and activities to entertain and educate children and families about the unique heritage of the Gullah people. Hear a local storyteller tell Gullah tales and learn about sweetgrass baskets from local artisans. Every month The Charleston Mus... learn more
February 11, 2012 at
Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn the practical art of calligraphy ("beautiful writing") to address wedding invitations, holiday cards and personal correspondence. Profession... learn more
February 14 at 10- 11 a.m.
This program centers around a mini version of our original Charleston Museum exhibition entitled From Slave to Sharecropper: African Americans in the Lowcountry after the Civil War. Based upon the recollections and memories of Lowcountry descenda... learn more
February 22 at 10 - 11 a.m.
The circus is coming to town! These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four craft projects as well as finger paints, a puppet ... learn more
February 25 at 1-3:30 p.m.
Knitting instructor Tamara Goff returns to teach a classic knitting technique that has never gone out of fashion. Once you learn a few simple tricks you will be adding cables to your knitting all the time, enhancing the warmth, texture and style ... learn more
February 25 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join the Charleston Museum's Melanie Wilson for a beginner level weaving workshop! Students will learn the fundamentals of weaving, such as dressing the loom, learning a variety of woven patterns, and exploring color & texture on a four-harness loo... learn more
March 1, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Join curator of textile, Jan Hiester, for a special look at historic fashion plates. These illustrations appeared in many publications, such as Godey's Lady's Book, Les Modes Pa... learn more
March 7 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Use your handprint to create a peacock, flowers, and more. These classses are designed for toddlers (18 months-3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four crafts projects ... learn more
March 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Explore our latest exhibit on projectiles and explosives from the Civil War. Kid Tours meet the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity.
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March 9, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Join curator of history, Grahame Long, for a walking tour of Battery Pringle and Battery Tynes, two of four Confederate fortifications located at the Museum’s Dill Sanctuary on James Island. Located on the Stono River, this battery was the corn... learn more
March 13 at 10 - 11 a.m.
Feathers are a characteristic unique to birds. Investigate the skeletal structures of birds to understand how they adapted to their habitats. Students will handle feathers, wings, nests, and eggs to better understand and appreciate these beautiful anim... learn more
March 17, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learn to make traditional sweetgrass baskets with the Charleston Museum and basket maker Sarah Edwards-Hammond. Mrs. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket makers and has passed down the tradition to her own children, grandchildre... learn more
March 21 at 10- 11 a.m.
Bang the drum and shake the maracas as we explore musical instruments. These classses are designed for toddlers (18 months-3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes... learn more
March 24 at 1 - 3 p.m.
Celebrate legendary magician Harry Houdini’s birthday with a magic show and activities at the Charleston Museum. Enjoy a colorful and interactive show at 1:00 with local magician VanDoren and then create tricks of your own in the Museum lobby. ... learn more
March 27 at 6:30 p.m.
In commemoration of Women's History Month, Museum Archivist, Jennifer Scheetz, will discuss 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 Bachma... learn more
March 29 at 3:30 - 5 p.m.
From our Earth's atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program will send your children on a quest for exploration of outer space! Comets, planets, stars and more are waiting to be discovered. Learn about the challenge... learn more
April 4 at 10- 11 a.m.
Hop on in to decorate an Easter basket. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four craft projects as well as finger pa... learn more
April 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Explore our latest exhibit on Botanical Quilts in the Textile Gallery. Kid Tours meet the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. and include a craft project or activity.
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April 10, 11, & 12 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day
Enjoy a sneak peek of our summer camps at the Dill Sanctuary on James Island. Children will go on a marsh walk, collect fiddler crabs, and make a craft to take home. Each day will include different themes; sign up for individual days or for all three. ... learn more
April 14 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate the season by getting outdoors and exploring the Dill Sanctuary. Enjoy nature walks and craft projects for the whole family. Every month The Charleston Museum offers a special Saturday program dedicated to providing an educational and excitin... learn more
April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Charleston is the only walled city in British colonial North America. Yet this defensive feature, completed in 1706, is largely invisible, in both the landscape and the imagination. Excavations done in 2008 and 2009 of the redan, or salient... learn more
April 17 at 10 - 11 a.m.
150 years ago a slave named Robert Smalls commandeered the C.S.S. Planter and sailed the vessel, with his family and several others aboard, past five Confederate batteries and out to the Union blockading fleet to freedom. After the Civil War, Sma... learn more
April 18 at 10- 11 a.m.
Construct crafts from around the globe. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four craft projects as well as finger paints,... learn more
April 20, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Join curator of history, Grahame Long, for a walking tour of Battery Pringle and Battery Tynes, two of four Confederate fortifications located at the Museum’s Dill Sanctuary on James Island. Located on the Stono River, this battery was the corn... learn more
April 26 at 6:30-10:00 p.m.
The Friends and Needed Supporters (FANS) of the Charleston Museum invite you to the annual fundraiser at the Museum. Put on your shaggin' shoes and dance the night away to live beach music by Ocean Drive Party Band. Enjoy sinfully good boardwalk ... learn more
May 5, 2012 at 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Join curator of history, Grahame Long, for a walking tour of Battery Pringle and Battery Tynes, two of four Confederate fortifications located at the Museum's Dill Sanctuary on James Island. Located on the Stono River, this battery was the corner... learn more
June 4 - 8 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day
Get down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at the Charleston Museum's Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Learn about archaeology, animals, life in a... learn more
June 11 - 15 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day
Get down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at the Charleston Museum's Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Learn about archaeology, animals, life in a... learn more
June 14 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Become a Patriot for the day! Begin your adventure into Colonial life in the Great Hall of the Old Exchange. Here you will learn to dance the minuet and then travel to the dungeon to see where tea was hidden and patriots were imprisoned during the Revo... learn more
June 18 - 22 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day
Get down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at the Charleston Museum's Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Learn about archaeology, animals, life in a... learn more
June 25 - 29 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day
Get down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at the Charleston Museum's Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River. Learn about archaeology, animals, life in a... learn more
July 9 at
Learn to amaze others with VanDoren�s Mystifying and Mesmerizing Magic Camp. VanDoren teaches children the fundamentals of performing magic tricks. At the end of camp children will perform a magic show for friends and family. This c... learn more
July 16 - 20 at 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. each day
Travel back in time to learn about creatures, customs, and cultures throughout history. Explore the collections of the Charleston Museum to learn about Ancient Egypt, dinosaurs, pirates, and more. Price includes crafts, activities, admission, and a sna... learn more
July 23 - 27 at 9 a.m - 12 p.m. each day
Travel back in time to learn about creatures, customs, and cultures throughout history. Explore the collections of the Charleston Museum to learn about Ancient Egypt, dinosaurs, pirates, and more. Price includes crafts, activities, admission, and a sna... learn more
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