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The Charleston Museum Hosts Special 250th Anniversary Early Days Gallery Tour on July 27th

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1 year ago

July 24, 2023

On Thursday, July 27th at 3:30 pm, the Charleston Museum’s 250th Anniversary celebration continues with a tour of the Museum’s earliest collections in its Early Days gallery, which reflects the Museum’s long history, predating the American Revolution through the late 20th century.

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Guests will be led through the Museum’s special anniversary exhibit, America’s First Museum – Part 2: 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating, which includes a church pew made by enslaved hands measuring 20 feet in length, centuries old Archaic carved bone pins, a skull from the largest known flying bird, and a couture Fortuny gown, followed by a tour of the Early Days gallery. Museum Curator of History Chad Stewart will lead the tour, sharing the story of the Museum’s institutional history and some of its earliest objects that have fascinated the public for years.

The event is FREE for Members and included with admission to The Charleston Museum.

The Charleston Museum is located at 360 Meeting Street.