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State Museum Foundation

Supporting the mission of the mission of the State Museum for more than 35 years.

The mission of the South Carolina Museum Foundation is to support and promote the purposes of the South Carolina State Museum.

In this role the Foundation will maintain an exclusively non-profit, educational and philanthropic structure. It also has an obligation to advise the Commission on Museum issues that will impact the Foundation’s ability to raise funds.

Purpose

The purpose of the South Carolina Museum Foundation is to:

  • promote the programs and welfare of the South Carolina Museum
  • promote sound educational programs and exhibits
  • give people in South Carolina an opportunity to become involved in educational efforts in the history, natural history, science and technology, and art of South Carolina.

Upcoming Meetings

2025

May 29 | July 31 | Sept. 25 | Nov. 11 | Dec. 4

2026

Jan. 1 | March 26 | May 28 | July 30


 

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Meet the Foundation Staff

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Hunter Brazell

Donor Relations Specialist
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Melanie Davis

Accountant
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Clayton Evans

Membership Manager

Foundation Executive Committee

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Rita Bragg Caughman

Board Chair & Executive Committee Chair
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Geoffrey Hardee

Board Chair-Elect & Trusteeship Committee Chair
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Philip Simoneaux

Audit Committee Chair
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Blake Montgomery

Investments Committee
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Margaret Wallace

Treasurer
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Dedee Rowe

Secretary
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Roger Blau

Emeritus

Foundation Board Members

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Davis Barnes

Board Member
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Maryanne Belser

Board Member
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Regina Brown

Board Member
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Charles Duke, III

Board Member
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Debbie Durban

Board Member
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Colonel Claude J. Eichelberger

Board Member
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Victoria Eslinger

Board Member
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Tara Godbolt

Board Member
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Elizabeth Hutton

Board Member
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Emilie Lewis

Board Member
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Nonie Price

Board Member
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Alexandra Stathakis

Board Member
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Rodger Stroup

Board Member
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Adam Vance

Board Member
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Deborah Vandeventer

Board Member
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Beth Davis Webb

Board Member

Reimagine the Experience

Discover more about the museum's campaign to 'reimagine' its permanent exhibitions and more.

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Support our Museum

With your support the State Museum can continue to grow and provide our community with quality exhibitions and educational programming for all ages.

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