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The Great Charleston Earthquake, 1886

The Great Charleston Earthquake, 1886 … Discover details about the devastation of the 1886 Charleston Earthquake and how rescue efforts were deployed during the 1800s in this traveling …
Sepia toned antique newspaper illustration depicts people running down street looking terrified
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Textiles: A History of Innovation and Community

Textiles: A History of Innovation and Community … Learn about the history of the textile industry in South Carolina with this traveling …
Old, sepia toned photograph depicts large group of adults and children in distressed clothing outside of a run down building
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The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina

The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina … Explore major Revolutionary War battles that occurred in South Carolina. …
Tan wall with 7 text panels hanging on the wall about the American Revolutionary War in South Carolina
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A Store at Every Crossroads: Documenting the Stories of South Carolina’s Jewish Merchants

A Store at Every Crossroads: Documenting the Stories of South Carolina’s Jewish Merchants … This traveling exhibition documents the experience of Jewish merchants in South …
Black and white shows a man and woman standing in a shop with folded textiles in shelves on the walls.
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The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte

Make No Doubt We Shall Carry This Post: The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte … This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, as well as the excavation of the site and the artifacts uncovered …
Text graphic that reads: make no Doubt we shall carry this post…”: The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte
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The Food We Celebrate

The Food We Celebrate … A collaboration between the State Museum and South Carolina Humanities, this traveling exhibition explores the history of foodways in the Palmetto …
Logo reads The Food We Celebrate with outline of the state of SC made of a photo collage
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Robert Mills: His Plans and Buildings

Robert Mills: His Plans and Buildings … This traveling exhibition includes photographs of the many private and public buildings designed by architect Robert …
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Robert Mills: Designs for Democracy

Robert Mills: Designs for Democracy … This traveling exhibition features the sketches and designs of well-known architect and South Carolina native, Robert …
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Fractals: Mathematics and Science As Art

Fractals: Mathematics and Science As Art … This traveling exhibition explores the connection between art and math. …
Fractals - a mathematical “objects” produced by a computer
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Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012

This catalog was produced and developed in conjunction with the exhibition, Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012, which opened at the South...
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