History Archives - South Carolina State Museum

Museum Marks 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment with Exhibit, Free Admission for Kids And More

Posted by SCSM on Aug 4, 2020 in History | Comments Off on Museum Marks 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment with Exhibit, Free Admission for Kids And More

It’s been 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote, and the South Carolina State Museum is honoring the 100th Anniversary with a new exhibit

The Best Friend of Charleston: Short-Lived, Long Legacy

Posted by SCSM on May 18, 2020 in History | Comments Off on The Best Friend of Charleston: Short-Lived, Long Legacy

Learn more about one of the South Carolina State Museum’s most recognizable objects: The Best Friend of Charleston.

Now On Display: Frederick Douglass Walking Stick

Posted by SCSM on Apr 13, 2020 in History, Museum News | Comments Off on Now On Display: Frederick Douglass Walking Stick

The museum recently acquired walking stick belonging to abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted to him while visiting Charleston, S.C. in March 1888. The Douglass Walking stick is one of a kind and is now on display.

Capturing History: Apollo 11 Splashdown

Posted by SCSM on Jul 23, 2019 in History, SC in Space | Comments Off on Capturing History: Apollo 11 Splashdown

Did you know? Two South Carolinians were involved with the recovery of Apollo spacecrafts, including Apollo 11! Learn more about their important contributions.