Fall in Love with The Charleston Museum: A Special After-Hours Valentine's Event

Thursday February 9

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Get struck by cupid’s arrow and fall in love with The Charleston Museum! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special date night, a friends’ night, or treat yourself to a night out. Visit the Museum for special after-hours access to the galleries and enjoy small bites and refreshments in the Main Lobby.  Reservations required. Admission included in ticket price.

$25 Museum Member | $40 Non-Member

$45 Museum Member Couple | $75 Non-Member Couple

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

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Conversations with a Curator: Sea Grass Baskets with Curator of Archaeology Martha Zierden and Curator of History Chad Stewart

Friday February 10

10:30 am

Join Curator of History, Chad Stewart, and Curator of Historical Archaeology, Martha Zierden, in the Lowcountry History Hall as they discuss sea grass baskets in the collections of The Charleston Museum. Rooted in Africa, coiled baskets of rush, sweetgrass, palmetto, and other local materials have been produced by local African Americans since their first arrival in Carolina. The art form evolved from work baskets, principally fanners for threshing rice to an art form produced for sale. The craft endures as an icon of Gullah culture. The History collection includes baskets from the early 19th century, while archaeological excavations have produced the oldest known basket fragment, dating to the late 18th century. Together, they document the long history of this beautiful and durable craft.

Conversations with a Curator allows visitors a chance to have an in-depth look at an object or exhibit in the Museum galleries, ask questions and spark conversations. The Charleston Museum’s collections are both extraordinary and diverse and each Curator-led tour allows participants to immerse themselves in a different aspect of Charleston’s rich history.

This program is FREE for Members and FREE with admission.

For more information call 843.722.2996 ext. 235 

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

Friday February 10

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds.

FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum.

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Valentine Candle Making Workshop with Daisy McClellan

Saturday February 11

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join local artist Daisy McClellan for a special Valentine’s candle making workshop using vintage vessels. McClellan will instruct participants on the history of candle making and how to make candles from start to finish. Valentine themed teacups, glasses and tins locally sourced by the artist will be provided to make eco-friendly and unique candles. Participants will create two candles mixed with their individual scent combinations using a variety of fragrance oils and dried flowers. You’ll also have the opportunity to dye your candles red! Grab your love or your bestie and join us for a fabulous time!

PLEASE NOTE: a drying time of at least 20 minutes will be required to transport candles. All materials and instruction. Reservations required.

$75 Museum Members | $105 Non-Members

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

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Have a question about an event?

Contact Events Coordinator

Briana D'Alesandro

843-722-2996 ext. 235

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