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| Mad Science Summer Camps |
June - August |
Date: June - August
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Description:
Want to launch a rocket into the sky, go on a dinosaur dig or build your own robot? Kids can do all this and more this summer at the State Museum as Mad Science presents exciting summer science camps for children ages 5 to 12. Click here for a full schedule of camps
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| Museum and a Movie |
July 30 - 31 |
Date: July 30 - 31
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Blackbeard's Lost Ship
Blackbeard was the most feared pirate of his day. Soon after his blockade of Charleston harbor in 1718, Blackbeard ran his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, aground off the North Carolina coast and abandoned her to the sea. Nearly 300 years later a group of marine archaeologists discovered the remains of the Queen Anne’s Revenge. Their careful preservation and analysis of the remains may answer the biggest mystery of Blackbeard’s reign: Did he run his ship aground by accident, or was the grounding a plot to double-cross his men and steal all their treasure for himself?
2 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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Date: August 1
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| Society of American Foresters |
August 1 |
Date: August 1
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Enjoy special Forestry activities. 1 - 4 p.m.
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| Museum and a Movie |
August 2 - 8 |
Date: August 2 - 8
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Description:
Pirates of the Carolinas
This documentary courtesy of SCETV digs up the true tales of treachery and villainy that occurred off the coasts of North and South Carolina during the Golden Age of Piracy. Shown in conjunction with the new blockbuster exhibit, Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
August 7 |
Date: August 7
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Summer Star Labs |
August 9 |
Date: August 9
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Description:
Learn about constellations and the summer night sky in these 30 minute portable planetarium shows at 11am. $3 in addition to general admission.
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
August 14 |
Date: August 14
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Southeastern Toy Soldier Show |
August 14 |
Date: August 14
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See, buy, or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. Also see a living history presentation by the 20th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, King's Own Scottish Borderes, Roman Legion, and more, and view the new diorama created by the South Carolina Military Miniature Society.
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| Summer Star Labs |
August 16 |
Date: August 16
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Description:
Learn about constellations and the summer night sky in these 30 minute portable planetarium shows at 11am. $3 in addition to general admission.
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| South Carolina’s Silver Lining |
August 16 |
Date: August 16
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Description:
Immerse yourself in the world of silver at this full-day program led by “The Charleston Silver Lady.” Fee: $50 general public, $45 Museum members (Lunch not included). Register Now!
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| Museum and a Movie |
August 16 - 22 |
Date: August 16 - 22
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Description:
Pirates of the Carolinas
This documentary courtesy of SCETV digs up the true tales of treachery and villainy that occurred off the coasts of North and South Carolina during the Golden Age of Piracy. Shown in conjunction with the new blockbuster exhibit, Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers. 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Movie is free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Pirate Night at the State Museum |
August 20 |
Date: August 20
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
August 21 |
Date: August 21
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and again at 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Summer Star Labs |
August 23 |
Date: August 23
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Description:
Learn about constellations and the summer night sky in these 30 minute portable planetarium shows at 11am. $3 in addition to general admission.
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| Museum Highlights Tours |
August 28 |
Date: August 28
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Do you feel that there is so much to see that you don’t know where to begin? Wish you had a personal tour guide? Join a Saturday walk-in tour. Docents will lead 60 minute tours of the museum at 11am and again at 1pm. Tours are free with museum general admission or membership.
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| Summer Star Labs |
August 30 |
Date: August 30
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Description:
Learn about constellations and the summer night sky in these 30 minute portable planetarium shows at 11am. $3 in addition to general admission.
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| Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin' Party |
October 9 |
Date: October 9
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Description:
Bluegrass, barbecue and folk arts will be the order of the day as the State Museum celebrates its annual Fall Heritage Festival. Four kinds of succulent South Carolina barbecue, musical acts, plus folk artists demonstrating and selling their wares are just part of the fun! Click here for more information
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Date: October 10
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Description:
Reach Out and Read-South Carolina is excited to announce the 6th annual Read and Romp Family Benefit Event. It will be a day of fun best suited for children ages 2-8. At Read and Romp, children will be engaged in fun, learning-based activities themed around favorite children’s books. In addition to interactive story book stations, there will be face painting, a caricature artist, arts and crafts, a visit from Cocky and much, much more! Story book booths will carry children through the adventures of Fancy Nancy, Goodnight Gorilla, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs….and many more favorites. Admission is only $10 per child; adults and non-participating children under 2 are free! Get your tickets early; this will be an afternoon for the entire family to remember. For more information or for tickets, call the ROR-SC State Office 803-434-2523 or toll free at 877-367-8839 or visit our website at www.reachoutandreadsc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Tricks & Treats I |
October 23 |
Date: October 23
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Especially for kids, this annual family event will feature a Haunted Halloween party with games, crafts, balloon art, face painting and much more! Wear a costume and receive $1 OFF regular admission for the day.
10am - 4pm
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| Tricks & Treats II |
October 30 |
Date: October 30
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Description:
Especially for kids, this annual family event will feature a Haunted Halloween party with games, crafts, balloon art, face painting, a Museum birthday party, and much more! Wear a costume and receive $1 OFF regular admission for the day. Click here for more information
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