September Calendar Of Events:

September 5 - The Art of Abstraction lecture series: Sustainability and the Material World

September 6 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

September 10* - Discovery Day: Bugging Out


September 12* - Sunset on the Stono: A Special Event at the Dill Sanctuary

September 13 - Conversations with a Curator: The Art of Abstraction

September 13* - Teen Homeschool History Day: Famous Failures: The Hunley

September 13 - Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

September 14* - Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

September 15 - Last day to see The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting

September 19* - Homeschool History Day: Cash Crops

September 19* - Exclusive Society Member Tour: The Spanish are Coming! Preparing Colonial Armor for exhibit

September 21* - Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

September 21* - STEAM Saturday: Glow

September 26* - Members-only Behind the Seams Tour: Lovely& Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection

September 28 - Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection opens to the public

September 28 - Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection Opening Party and Clothing Swap

MUSEUM BLOG

An Ice Age Behemoth: The North American Giant Ground Sloth

The Lowcountry has a rich fossil record dating back millions of years. Shifting sands and waves bury bones and teeth preserving them, so long as erosion doesn’t claim them before their discovery. Even with its gaps, the fossil record provides us with an invaluable glimpse into prehistory. From the remains we find we can learn more about the organisms that once roamed our planet and the role they occupied in their ecosystem.
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunset on the Stono: A Special Event at the Dill Sanctuary

Thursday September 12 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join the Charleston Museum on Thursday September 12th at 5:30pm for a new event at the Dill Sanctuary. Enjoy an incredible view of the Stono River and watch the sun dip below the horizon while enjoying this 580-acre wildlife preserve. Guests are invited to join Chief Curator Jennifer McCormick for a guided tour of the earthen Confederate fortification, Battery Pringle before settling in to watch the sunset. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the perfect date night, friends’ night out, or settle in after a day of work and take in this breathtaking view and wildlife property. Bring your picnics, coolers (this event is BYOB), chairs and blankets, and join us for this unique sunset experience.

Please note Sunset on the Stono is BYOB. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. Refreshments not provided at this event.

The Dill Sanctuary, a wildlife preserve, is only open to the public for select programs with The Charleston Museum. Due to the nature of the wildlife sanctuary, pets are not permitted on the property. Reservations required.

Cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to other adult programs.  Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of registration fee.

Tickets include admission to the Dill Sanctuary and guided tour of Battery Pringle.

$20 for Museum Members | $35 for Non-members.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 843-722-2996 ext
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Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection Opening Party and Clothing Swap

Saturday September 28 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Charleston Museum for an exclusive kick-off party to celebrate the grand opening of its newest exhibit: Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection. On Saturday, September 28th, gear up for a special celebration with the Museum and the Naked Lady Society, known for their commitment to sustainability through fantastic and free clothing swaps. Join us for an exclusive free clothing swap and immerse yourself in the world of sustainable fashion, treats, and community in the Museum’s stunning outdoor courtyard. Be among the first to explore the captivating Lovely & Lethal exhibit and savor delightful wine from Love & Bunches, charcuteries from Charcuterie Happy Board, and sweet treats from Charleston Sugar Studio, available for onsite purchase. Peruse the pop-shop from Meeting Green to find the perfect plant to take home with you, plants available for additional purchase.

Reservations preferred. Participation in the clothing swap and opening party is free. Food, beverages, and plants are available for purchase. Access to Lovely & Lethal: Killer Fashions from the Collection is free for Museum Members or free with admission. In the event of inclement weather, event will move indoors.

Register online or call 843-722-2996 ext. 235
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TOURS

Exclusive Society Member Tour: The Spanish Are Coming! Preparing Colonial Armor for Exhibit

Thursday September 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Charleston Museum is excited to invite Society Level Members to a special evening with Curator John Fisher for his first exclusive Society Member Tour as the new Curator of Archaeology. Guests are invited for an exclusive first look at Colonial Armor pieces, never before exhibited for the public. Mr. Fisher will provide a guided viewing of equipment used by a Spanish officer or soldier during the colonial period similar to what would have been worn at sites such as Santa Elena located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Objects will include a 17th – 18th century Spanish Cuirass, a 16th -17th-century Morion (helmet), and other colonial pieces from Charleston and the Heyward Washington House. Top off your tour with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Curator workroom, rarely opened to the public. Learn more about what is involved with caring for these historic items and preparing them for display.  

Meet and mingle with the new Curator and fellow Society Members over refreshments and then enjoy an exclusive look at these collection pieces not currently on exhibit for public viewing.

Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be available.

Registration is required.  Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

This program is free of charge and exclusively for current Museum Members at the following Membership Levels: Milby Burton Society, Manigault Society, 1773 Society, and Laura Bragg Society. Not a Member, yet? Join (or upgrade) your Membership, today!
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WORKSHOPS:

Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

Saturday September 14 | 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 this dye plant as it pertains to South Carolina, the chemistry of a vat, and dye fabric using shibori tie-dye methods. Bishop will focus on itajime (folding and clamped resist), kumo (bound resist), and Nui (stitched resist). These three techniques all yield unique and beautiful patterns. Attendees will be able to sample these methods on 12” x 12” cotton squares. Once comfortable they will be able to dye a 24” x 24” cotton fabric and an 11” x 60” crepe de chine silk scarf. In addition, participants are encouraged to bring personal items to dye such as a garment, yarn, or even colored fabric to over-dye.

All materials, instruction and admission to the Dill Sanctuary will be provided in this workshop. Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program.  Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of workshop fee.

Reservations required.

$120 Museum Members | $150 Non-Members

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235
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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

Saturday September 21 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket makers and has passed down the tradition to her family and others in the community. She will share a brief history of the artisanal craft of basket making. Participants will then spend the remainder of the class making their own basket guided by Edwards-Hammond. Come learn about an extraordinary craft that has been a staple of culture, art, and history in Charleston for centuries. All materials and instruction will be provided.

Space is limited. Reservations required. Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program.  Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of workshop fee.

$75 Museum Members | $105 Non-Members

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CHILDREN EVENTS

Discovery Day: Bugging Out

Tuesday September 10 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Buzz on over to the Dill Sanctuary to learn about creepy crawlies that make the James Island wildlife refuge home. Go on a bug hunt and create a critter catcher. Discovery Day is a program designed for young learners (ages 2 to 5 years) to explore the Museum, historic houses and Dill Sanctuary with a parent or guardian. Program fee includes admission for one child and one adult.

Reservations required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$10 Museum Members | $15 Non-Members

For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236
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STEAM Saturday: Glow

Saturday September 21 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn about animals that make their own light and rocks that glow while experimenting with fluorescence materials and blacklights. Create a glowing lava lamp and cause a glowing eruption. STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring the components of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This program is for children ages 6 and up. We encourage adults to stay. Reservations required.

$10 Museum Member Child | $15 Non-Member Child

For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236
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