THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM

Independence Day: Museum and historic houses open
Tuesday July 4
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and our historic houses are open on Independence Day.  

The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm

Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm (last audio tour begins at 4:15 pm)

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

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Palmetto Guard militia flag
Kid Tours: Fantastic Flags
Wednesday July 5
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Celebrate Independence Day by exploring the importance of flags and what they represent. Flags were used in war, identification, and even to communicate. Design your own flag to fly at home!

Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during the months of June and July at 3:30 pm. This program includes a tour highlighting the weekly theme and an engaging craft project or educational activity.

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

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department
Friday July 7
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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Last day to view Eliza Lucas Pinckney: A Legacy in Silk
Sunday July 9
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In honor of the Museum’s 250th anniversary, Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s gown will be exhibited in the Loeblein of Charleston Silver Gallery, along with some of her personal items. This c. 1753 silk robe à la française is so delicate that it will only be on display for a limited time. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see it in person!

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