What does the American Dream mean to you? The Arts & Heritage Center invites all artists to express your interpretation of that idea through your chosen medium for a special juried exhibit to be held through the month of July, 2026. Our American Dream show will be part of the celebration for the 250th Anniversary
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, join us in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special exhibit on Revolutionary War history and 18th century material culture in the Lowcountry.
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la française worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter
On loan from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and in partnership with the Huguenot Society of South Carolina, The Charleston Museum will have on display an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Printed in Charleston by Huguenot descendant Peter Timothy in 1776, it brought the news of independence to South Carolina.
On loan from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and in partnership with the Huguenot Society of South Carolina, The Charleston Museum will have on display an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Printed in Charleston by Huguenot descendant Peter Timothy in 1776, it brought the news of independence to South Carolina.