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Bindings and Betweens: South Carolina Quilts

Nov. 13, 2021 - May 8, 2022 This exhibition traced the history and art of South Carolina made quilts. Featuring pieces from the museum’s collection, the exhibition highlighted both the objects and their makers for an in-depth look at the quilt …
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Face to Face: Portraits from the South Carolina State Museum Collection

Feb. 12 - July 24, 2022 This past exhibition at the South Carolina State Museum explored the visual expressions of human connections featured in works from the collection. Just as there is a wide variety of ways in which we connect to one another, …
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Bias Inside Us

May 21 - June 19, 2022 This national traveling exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution is an exploration of the social science, psychology and consequences of bias. The Bias Inside Us draws from decades of …
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A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics – A Virtual 360 Exhibit

From tribal women leaders, to our first female Governor, this virtual exhibition utilizes objects, images and stories to explore how women engaged with the political history of our …
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South Carolina and Reconstruction: A Virtual 360 Exhibit

The years following the Civil War were a time of great upheaval. After the bloodiest war in American history, the country was redefining itself. This virtual exhibition uses artifacts from the time period to examine the devastation of the war, …
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The Palmetto Regiment and the Mexican War, 1846-1917

The Palmetto Regiment and the Mexican War, 1846-1917 …
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Chapters in South Carolina History: Colonial Life

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The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community Traveling Exhibition

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