Museum Store Members Holiday Sale
December 2 - December 15

Beginning Saturday, December 2, Charleston Museum Members will receive 30% OFF merchandise and 25% OFF publications in both the Museum and Heyward-Washington House Museum stores. The Members’ Holiday Sale ends Friday, December 15. Purchases must be made during the sale dates to receive this discount. Other discounts not valid during this sale.

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Garden Club of Charleston Holiday Decorations at the Joseph Manigault House
December 2 - 27

Annually, the Garden Club of Charleston uses this magnificent antebellum house as a backdrop for their creative holiday arrangements, using plant material that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the first quarter of the 19th century.

The Joseph Manigault House, a National Landmark a was the first structure to be saved from demolition in Charleston’s budding preservation movement of the 1920s. The house is an exceptional example of Federal style architecture, showcasing a prominent spiral staircase in the central hall, and features historic objects from the Museum’s collections.

Joseph Manigault House: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm (last tour begins at 4:30 pm)

FREE for Members and FREE with admission to the Joseph Manigault House.

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Holidays with the Heywards Tour
Wednesday December 13
4:00 PM

Celebrate this holiday season at the Heyward Washington House. Join Curator of History Chad Stewart for a themed guided tour of the Heyward Washington House. Learn how early Americans celebrated the winter holidays. Experience the Heyward-Washington House decorated for Christmas and indulge in holiday punch and cookies as you celebrate the season as the Heywards would!

$25 Museum Member | $40 Non-Member

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department
Friday December 15
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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Winter Break Camp
December 19 - December 21
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

There’s snow-place like the Charleston Museum! Kick off your winter break with our half-day Museum Camp. Children will travel through time learning about history around the world while participating in STEAM-focused crafts, activities, and guided tours of the exhibits. All camps include crafts, activities, and admission to the Charleston Museum. Ages 6 to 11. Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested one week in advance for a refund minus $50 administration fee.

$45 Museum Members | $55 Non-Members per day
$125 Museum Members | $155 Non-Members for all three days.

For more information, call 843.722.2996 ext. 236.

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Nighttime at the Museum 21+
Friday January 12
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Celebrate The Charleston Museum’s 251st birthday at 21+ Nighttime at the Museum…. a evening of fun and adventure exclusively for the adults! Explore the galleries after-hours and discover the spicier side of the Museum’s collections. Curators and special guests will be stationed throughout the galleries showcasing some of the less delicate, but highly-entertaining, themes not ordinarily experienced on a Museum visit.

Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character from history or animal creature from the Lowcountry’s natural environment and beyond. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for best costumes.

Open bar, reception and an evening of historical fun included in ticket price. This event will sell out, so get your tickets today!

$65 Museum Member | $80 Non-Member
$120 Museum Member Couple | $150 Non-Member Couple

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235

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