Completed in 1803 (and nearly lost to urban development in 1920), the Joseph Manigault House still retains much of designer Gabriel Manigault's original architectural flair and is today is considered...
View EventFootball is in full swing! Come check out early sports equipment and make crafts to cheer on the team. Kid Tours meet the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 pm and include...
View EventJoin staff members from the Charleston Museum at Charles Towne Landing for fun crafts and activities relating to archaeology. Every month The Charleston Museum offers a special Saturday program dedicated to providing...
View EventCreate a jellyfish, a sea urchin and more as we travel under the sea. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or...
View EventOn October 12, at 6:00 pm, join The Charleston Museum for the second installment of our 2016 Fall Lecture Series. Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson will present on Technology and...
View EventJoin Natural History Curator Matthew Gibson as he discusses a current exhibit at the Museum, Skeletons in the Closet: Exploring Skeletal Anatomy, which presents the massive collection of animal skeletons...
View EventOur latest Natural History exhibition explores the similar bone structures shared between different fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Explore this exhibit with Natural History Curator Matt Gibson and learn...
View EventOn October 23, from 1 - 4 pm, join The Charleston Museum and the FANS for our Annual Family Picnic! Bring your friends and family for a day of food, music,...
View EventHave a happy Halloween with pumpkin decorating and more. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore...
View EventBack by popular demand, Chief Curator Grahame Long will present Manners Most Morbid: Funerary Practices and Traditions of Charleston's Past on October 27, at 6:00 pm. He'll be sharing fascinating aspects...
View EventEnjoy a guided tour of Black and White with Head Archivist Jennifer McCormick. The exhibit features images of the plantation houses, slave cabins, and the rice fields that once intertwined...
View EventIntroduction to Calligraphy: Beautiful Writing for All Seasons- 10 am - 12 pm Join the Charleston Museum and instructor Natasha Lawrence on November 5, 2016 to learn the fundamental art of...
View EventOn Monday, November 7, at 6:00 pm, local artist Becca Barnet, principal of Sisal & Tow, will present the final installment of the Museum’s 2016 Fall lecture series. Barnet, who...
View EventAs the seasons change some animals head to warmer areas and some just go to sleep. Create crafts showing animals that migrate and hibernate. These classes are designed for toddlers (18...
View EventThis Veteran’s Day weekend explore the history of the Joseph Manigault house. During WWII this site was used as a USO post and Red Cross training facility. Soldiers attended dinners,...
View EventThe residents of the Charleston peninsula fortified their town building a wall around it. From the 1690s to the 1730s, thick walls of brick and earth enclosed 60 acres...
View EventThe latest offering from our extensive historic textiles collection, Killer Fashion looks at the often tragic side of fashionable dress as it relates to the natural environment and those who...
View EventPlease note: This is a 3 day camp and will be held on November 21, 22 and 23 (NOT November 24 and 25). For ages 5 and up. About the Camp: Students...
View EventBe thankful with turkey crafts and pilgrim hats. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The...
View EventThis December The Garden Club of Charleston will, once again, bring holiday spirit into the Joseph Manigault House, adorning its rooms, hallways and stairways with greenery, feathers, ribbons and more....
View EventDeck the halls at the Charleston Museum with our annual Holiday Workshop. Children can sip on hot chocolate and eat yummy cookies as they decorate the little Heyward-Washington house in...
View EventBy being the first museum in America since 1773, The Charleston Museum has not only preserved history, but made it as well. Join chief curator Grahame Long in our unique...
View EventHang your stocking and prepare ornaments with this fun holiday program. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play...
View EventStep into the past with a holiday tour of the Joseph Manigault house. Learn how Christmas was celebrated in Charleston during antebellum times and see the beautiful decorations done by...
View EventCelebrate the New Year with fireworks and party hats. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months - 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in...
View EventFor this tour, participants will take a last look at Killer Fashion: The Consequence of Style before it closes on January 15, delving into the darker side of fashionable dress....
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