Event
Summer Spotlight Talks
Enjoy "Spotlight Talks" with the museum curatorial team right in our exhibition galleries! Learn about recent acquisitions, upcoming exhibitions, new programs and more.
Event Dates
Select Days Throughout Summer
This summer, join us for curator spotlight talks. Our history, art, astronomy, and natural history curators will give short talks and answer questions from a spot in our galleries, introducing objects from our collection that highlight upcoming exhibitions and programming.
Spotlight Talks are free with general admission or membership.
JUNE SCHEDULE
Fri., June 5 | 12:30 p.m.
Paul E. Matheny III, Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs
A special conversation with Paul E. Matheny III, Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs, highlighting items from the museum’s collection.
Fri., June 12 | 12:30 p.m.
Laura Conte, Curator of History
Join Laura Conte, Curator of History, for a fascinating curator talk exploring the American Bicentennial and the objects that captured the spirit of the celebration.
From commemorative keychains to beautiful Jasperware Wedgwood plates — and even a paperweight crafted from marble from the South Carolina State House — these artifacts tell the story of how Americans celebrated 200 years of independence.
Fri., June 19 | 12:30 p.m.
Dr. Ramon Jackson, Curator of Cultural History
Join Dr. Ramon Jackson, Curator of Cultural History, for a special discussion with Renowned Artist and Columbia, South Carolina native Sanford Greene.
Fri., June 26 | 12:30 p.m.
Tom Falvey, Director of Innovation Experience
Learn about some of the early technology that was used in office spaces in the United States.
Details on July and August Spotlight Talks coming soon!