Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection

09/28/2024 - 04/20/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Are these pieces à la mode or just macabre? Discover the consequences of style, from accessories made out of now extinct animals to clothing that could kill. We hope to see you...

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Family Birding Day at the Dill Sanctuary

02/15/2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Charleston Museum and Audubon South Carolina for a Family Birding Day at the Dill Sanctuary!  Join guides from Audubon SC at the beautiful Dill Sanctuary for a guided...

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Presidents’ Day: Museum and its Historic Houses OPEN

02/17/2025

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and its Historic Houses are open on President's Day.   The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...

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Exclusive Furniture Tour: Heyward-Washington House with Curator of History Chad Stewart

02/20/2025

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join Curator of History Chad Stewart for an exclusive tour of the furniture collection within the Heyward-Washington House. Go behind the ropes for a closer look at these significant English...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

02/21/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...

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2025 Annual Oyster Roast at the Dill Sanctuary

02/22/2025

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us on February 22 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm for The Charleston Museum’s 2025 Annual Oyster Roast!  Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River at the Dill Sanctuary...

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Exclusive Society Member Mixer and Storeroom Tour

02/27/2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join Curator of History Chad Stewart for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's collection of Charleston trade signs and advertising memorabilia. Step into the Museum's main storeroom to explore...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

02/28/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...

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Conversations with a Curator in the Archives: Celebrating Women of Charleston

03/07/2025

10:30 am

For Part 2 of Celebrating Women of Charleston, Chief Curator and Archivist Jennifer McCormick will showcase artwork found in the Museum’s Archives by some of the lesser known female artists of the...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

03/07/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...

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Community Crochet-in at the Charleston Museum with Master Quilter and Artist Cookie Washington

03/08/2025

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

In honor of National Crochet Month, join the Charleston Museum for a special ‘crochet-in’ led by master quilter and artist Cookie Washington. Join fellow crochet enthusiasts for a day of mindful and...

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Special Tour of new exhibition, Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings, with Chief Curator Jennifer McCormick

03/13/2025

3:30 pm

Join the Charleston Museum for an exclusive tour of its newest permanent exhibition, Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings. This new exhibit reflects the political and social changes that took place...

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Archaeological Excavations at the Heyward-Washington House

03/14/2025

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Visit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action.  Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

03/14/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...

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Adult Hands-on History: Paleontology Edition

03/14/2025

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Experience an unforgettable evening at the Charleston Museum with a brand-new, exclusive after-hours event: Adult Hands-on History!  Adult Hands-on History is an exclusive time for grown-ups who are still kids at heart...

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Archaeological Excavations at the Heyward-Washington House

03/15/2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Visit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action.  Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...

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Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

03/15/2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join local artist Kristy Bishop as she leads an introductory workshop on dyeing with indigo at the Dill Sanctuary!  Participants will have the chance to learn about the history of...

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Archaeological Excavations at the Heyward-Washington House

03/21/2025

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Visit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action.  Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...

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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

03/21/2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently...

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Archaeological Excavations at the Heyward-Washington House

03/22/2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Visit the Heyward-Washington House in March and April for a unique opportunity to witness an archaeological field school and dig in action.  Located in the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House,...

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