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History After Dark
Join Dr. Anne Blythe, literary historian, poet, and seventh-generation South Carolinian, for a look at how the landscape of the Upcountry shaped the story of her first novel, Carolina Mountain Song. Evening includes coffee and dessert, book talk, and optional book signing. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with program at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20... Read more »
Drop In Tour: WWI
Explore Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base... Read more »
Museum Closed
Due to Hurricane Florence the Museum will be closed on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Toddler Time!
Come out Tuesday, September 18, for a Toddler Time dedicated to the service of the U.S. Armed Forces! With current military exhibits, Answering the Call and Picturing Nam, we will be getting your toddlers in tip top Army(or Marine or Navy) shape with a pint-sized military obstacle course! Enjoy a fun snack for story time... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
The Vietnam War through Film Footage Presenter: Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, MIRC, USC Join Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, Curator of Newsfilm and Military Collections for the Moving Image Research Collections of the University of South Carolina for at the Vietnam War through film. Learn about the film-making activities of the Marine Corps, discover the background on the... Read more »
Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Tickets will be available for the public to download... Read more »
History Speaks with Rev. Dr. David Crum
The Far-Away Dream: My Vietnam Memoir Retired Naval Chaplain Rev. Dr. David Crum is the striking young face with the haunting blue eyes featured in one of the photographs from Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War from the National Archives. Join Dr. Crum in person to learn the story behind the photograph and how... Read more »
The Upcountry’s Sacred Spaces Bus Tour
Join Bill Fitzpatrick, author and photographer, for a guided tour of the Upcountry's own sacred spaces. Discover historic churches, uncover centuries old graveyards, and learn how you can be a part of the future preservation efforts to save these sacred sites. Seating is limited. Tickets are $55 per person, members receive a $5 discount. Tickets... Read more »
High Noon
High Noon is presented by Furman University. All lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last one hour. For more information, contact Furman’s University Communications office at 864-294-3107 or vince.moore@furman.edu. “International Trade: Where Do We Go From Here?” Thomas Smythe, Professor of Business, Furman University At a time when President Trump’s trade policies have created... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Join the fun of Toddler Time, where games and activities are created just for your little ones (ages 1-5 years old). With our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, we will explore all things dinosaurs on Tuesday, October 16! From games to snacks and even story time, you are sure to have fun... Read more »
