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Traveling Exhibits
from The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum, America's first museum, is pleased to offer traveling exhibits to institutions within South Carolina. The Museum strives to preserve the cultural and natural history of the South Carolina Lowcountry, and its collections, including decorative arts, textiles, ornithological, and archival materials, reflect this mission. The majority of traveling exhibits are in panel format with artifacts available in some offerings. Publicity, educational and programs materials are available for most traveling exhibits. Please visit this site frequently as new exhibits are continually becoming available.
For more information on The Charleston Museum's traveling exhibits, please contact us at info@charlestonmuseum.org or (843) 722-2996.
AVAILABLE TRAVELING EXHIBITS:
Redcoats: The British Soldier in South Carolina during the American Revolution
Over 10,000 British, Hessian and Loyalist regulars fought in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Their experience in the rebellious colony, like that of their patriot opponents, was often difficult. Provisions were scarce, duty was hard, pay was low, and actions with the enemy were deadly. Yet, these soldiers, English, German, and American, endured. Many were killed in action or died of disease; others returned home unscathed; many others remained behind to start a new life in an independent United States of America. Redcoats: The British Soldier in South Carolina during the American Revolution tells their story.
Originally produced as part of the Charleston Museum's special exhibition Redcoats, Hessians and Tories: The British Siege and Occupation of Charleston, this traveling exhibit will be available to museums and historic sites beginning July 1, 2004. Curated by Carl Borick, assistant director of the Charleston Museum and author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, the exhibit uses professionally-based research and period images to take an in-depth look at the British soldier in Revolutionary America.
Fee: $300/month. $750/three months. Additional options and fees may apply.
Contents: Twenty-four text panels and thirty-nine image panels (sizes range from 11” X 7” to 31” X 22”.
Space Requirements: 32’ 6” linear feet with wall height of 7-8’. Exhibit can be tailored for institutions who cannot meet this space requirement.
Installation: Fabric covered walls are recommended (velcro attachment). Installation by Charleston Museum staff available.
Transport: Vehicle with space for 18" x 26" x 36" crate plus life-sized cutout of a British soldier. Transport by Charleston Museum staff if installed by Charleston Museum.
Artifacts: Small artifacts case may be available.
Programs: Educational curriculum guide available. Lecture and book signing by curator Carl Borick available .
