The Art of Abstraction: Modernism in Quilting

01/20/2024 - 09/15/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Quilting has always been a means of creative expression, uniting color and pattern to form an object of purpose. Just as paint on canvas functions, the fabric pieces often work...

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Memorial Day: Museum and historic houses OPEN

05/27/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Memorial Day.   The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

05/31/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/07/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Invisible Ink: Printing with Mordants and Natural Dyeing with Local Artist Kristy Bishop

06/08/2024 - 06/09/2024

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

June 8: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and June 9: 9:30 – 11:30 am. In this two day workshop, fiber artist Kristy Bishop will teach participants how to print on...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/14/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Historic Cocktail and Spirits Series: Madeira Wine Workshop with Love & Bunches

06/20/2024

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Guests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. For the second installment in the series, join Museum Curators...

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Conversations with a Curator: Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings

06/21/2024

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman and Curator of History Chad Stewart for a talk on the upcoming permanent gallery expansion in Fall of 2024. The talk will use...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/21/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Gullah Rag Rug Workshop with Quilter Artist and Designer Cookie Washington

06/22/2024

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join Quilter Artist and Keeper of the Culture, Cookie Washington for a Gullah Rag Rug class.  Washington will provide an interactive demonstration of Rag Rug technique honoring Gullah artist Sharon...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

06/28/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Independence Day: Museum and its historic houses OPEN

07/04/2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Charleston Museum and our historic houses are open on Independence Day.   The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 12 to 5 pm Heyward-Washington House:...

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Exclusive Storeroom Tour: Quilts, A Study in Pieces

07/11/2024

6:00 pm

Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for an exclusive behind the scenes tour in the museum's storeroom! This evening session will be about exploring quilts, their makers, and how...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/12/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

07/13/2024

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a...

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Historic Cocktail and Spirits Series: Beer Tasting Workshop with Holy City Brewing

07/18/2024

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Guests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a brand-new cocktail series to explore a range of spirits and wine. For the final installment in the series, join Museum Curators...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/19/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department

07/26/2024

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will...

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Succulent Terrarium Workshop with Pretty Lil Garden

07/27/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Pretty Lil Garden for a Succulent Terrarium plant class and make your very own terrarium to bring home. Your registration includes an all-inclusive terrarium build. All supplies including glassware, succulents and...

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