by Grahame Long, Curator of History Deathly Blasts by the Thousands: Advancements in Small Arms Technology, 1860-1865. Efficiency, cost, accuracy, and power were elements critical to the development of small arms in the mid-19th century. While attempts to “build a better mousetrap” often failed, others proved devastatingly effective. Advancements in…
Read MoreWatch Video of the Curator Lecture Series: Deathly Blasts by the Thousands or listen and download the podcast by Grahame Long, Curator of History The very first area of the Charleston Museum’s vast collections I was tasked with managing after I began my curatorship over a decade ago was the…
Read MoreVery Respectfully: Letters from the Ft. Sumter Copy Book by Russell Horres On the eve of the Civil War, all eyes turned to Charleston and an unfinished fortification called Ft. Sumter. Please join us for this second presentation in our curator lecture series on the Civil War for a snapshot…
Read MoreUPDATE: Watch Video of the lecture or Listen to the Podcast of the lecture In preview of our Curator Lecture Series: Very Respectfully: Letters from the Ft. Sumter Copy Book archivist Jennifer Scheetz gives us a preview of the Ft. Sumter copy book. Event Info Curator Lecture Series: Very Respectfully:…
Read MorePicture a Museum Day a one day global event which aims to give behind-the-scenes access to the word’s museums. Share your photos on twitter with the hastag #museumpics and upload to the flickr group #MuseumPics —learn more Our Photos Kids from our Nightime at the Museum event The Charleston Museum…
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