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Fright Night Laser Lights

… Enjoy a frightful night at the State Museum with special laser show experiences available for one night only! …
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Collection Spotlight: Catawba Pottery

Catawba Indian pottery is coil built, pit fired earthenware produced by members of the Catawba Nation, a group of Native Americans on the Catawba Indian Reservation in York County, S.C. It is the oldest continuously practiced traditional art form …
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Shark: A 4D Experience®

Come face to face with some of the world’s most strange and mysterious shark species. These extraordinarily intelligent underwater giants each exhibit unique behaviors to navigate their ever-changing environment. Essential to the fragile balance of …
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35th Anniversary

… The museum is turning 35 and we are hosting a variety of upcoming celebratory events, programs and more to celebrate! …
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Crescent Cafe Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Join us as we celebrate the official grand opening of the Crescent Café by The Food Academy with a special ribbon cutting! And remember to stop by the Café on your next museum visit to enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, sweet treats and lots …
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William Turpin Bible (1815)

Enjoy a quick, in-depth look at a recently acquired object in the museum's collection: a Bible owned by William Turpin, a Charleston merchant and enslaver turned abolitionist. The Bible is currently on display in the new exhibition,  The Story of Us …
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Turpin Bible Reveals Story of Enslavement and Emancipation

Rare object reveals a story of enslavement and emancipation in Pre-Civil War Charleston. …
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College Night

… College Night at the State Museum … College students from across the state are invited to experience the museum after hours! …
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Accessibility Morning - Halloween Fun

… Accessibility Morning - Halloween Fun … A unique experience designed for families of children, teenagers, and adults. Wear your favorite costumes, enjoy trick-or-treating, meet Pete the Cat and …
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Accessibility Morning - Elephant and Piggie

… A special morning designed for guests who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience. …
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