From a Celtic day of the dead to contemporary America’s celebration of all things spooky, Halloween has a rich and diverse history. From a folklorist’s perspective, Dr. Stephen Criswell, USCL Director of Native American Studies and Professor of English and Folklore, explores the origins and...
Kick off your Halloween celebrations with the Charleston Museum! Wear your eerie-sistible costumes and visit the Education Classroom for crafts, activities, and spooky snacks! Then embark on a guided trick or treat trail in exclusive areas of the Museum.
Repticon hosts reptile & exotic animal shows in many major cities throughout the United States. These events are filled with an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, educators and animal lovers. Our family-oriented, fun-filled events offer guests the opportunity to learn about the less common...
Celebrate Election Day with activities focused on the founding of our country that highlight the importance of voting. Play a taxation game to see first-hand why the colonists wanted to found their own country, explore the history of voting rights and how they have changed over time, and cast your...
Immerse yourself in the daily life of South Carolina’s first inhabitants by examining tools and items used by native peoples. Learn about the methods of survival by handling animal skins, pottery, projectile points, and tools.
Homeschool History Day programs feature a field trip experience, a...
Discover the lives of early South Carolina inhabitants who arrived over 12,000 years ago through hands-on exploration of artifacts and replicas of tools and animal skins. Learn how native peoples communicated using sign language. Create your own piece of dreamcatcher and write your own story using...
Yo ho! Join the Charleston Museum’s pirate crew. Design your own pirate ship, create pirate slime, and find the hidden treasure using a compass! Full STEAM Ahead is now STEAM Saturday.
STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring the components of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...
Deck the halls with science! Attempt to construct a gingerbread house that survives an earthquake. Design your own sleigh, make a reindeer fly, and create a snowstorm in a jar! Full STEAM Ahead is now STEAM Saturday.
STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring the components of Science...
Dive into the field of maritime archaeology while staying on dry land! Discover the basics of maritime archaeology including tools and techniques. Learn to create a mud map and take measurements of wreck sites.
Specially geared for teens, our Teen Workshops offer an opportunity to engage with a...
Rotary Club of Greenville, in partnership with the Greenville Drive, announce the return of Upstate South Carolina’s biggest and best holiday festival, Kringle Holiday Village.
Held December 8-10 at Fluor Field in downtown Greenville, Kringle Holiday Village will offer more activities food...
