The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720 Presented by Dr. John Navin, Coastal Carolina University  As the thirteen colonies were established in the “New World” the roots of the American Revolution were planted. The vast colony of Carolina, divided in 1710 into North and South Carolina, saw rapid transformation in its early years. Issues arose... Read more »

Connections Café is a monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second... Read more »

The Battle of Cowpens Presented by Mr. John Boyd   The Battle of Cowpens, fought on January 17, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, was a pivotal engagement that significantly impacted the course of the war in the Southern colonies.  Led by General Daniel Morgan, the American forces employed a brilliant double-envelopment maneuver, decisively defeating... Read more »

Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West Experience this first-of-its kind national touring exhibit, organized by renowned historian, artist, and one of the foremost experts on African American quilting history and traditions, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Black Pioneers explores Black History in the American west through a timeline of original pictorial quilts. These colorful, richly detailed... Read more »