South Carolina State Museum

State Museum hosts At Home Virtual Summer Camps amid Pandemic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Summer Camp is going to look a little different this year. But the South Carolina State Museum has some new, educational options for kids. Museum officials announced the At-Home Virtual Summer Camps will begin June 8 and run through July 3 for ages 6 – 11.   The virtual camps are for a week and museum officials say they…

South Carolina State Museum set to reopen June 2

South Carolina State Museum will reopen Tuesday, June 2. Museum Members will get early access on Saturday, May 30

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to explore South Carolina history. The South Carolina State Museum has announced it will reopen on Tuesday, June 2. Museum Members will get early access on Saturday, May 30. According to Museum officials, they will have new hours and reduced admission. The museum announced new hours, Tuesday through Friday the museum will be open from…

Local Living: State Museum offers E learning plus, historic artifacts

State Museum offers E learning, plus introduces new SC artifact

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina State Museum is now home to another historic artifact. State Museum officials say they now have a walking stick once owned by famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The stick was given to him as a gift when he visited Charleston in March of 1888. According to the museum, the Douglass walking stick is one of a…

Local Living: Solve a mystery with Sherlock Holmes

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the Sherlock Holmes Special Exhibit at the SC State Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, calling all sleuths! The South Carolina State Museum is unveiling the secrets of one of the most revolutionary literary detectives in history. You can check out the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the Museum. The exhibit will walk guests through the fictional characters methods and inventions. Museum officials say ‘The…