Press Release
The Charleston Museum's 250th Anniversary celebration continues with a tour of the Museum's earliest collections in its Early Days gallery led by Museum Curator of Historical Archaeology Martha Zierden. She will share the story of the Museum's history and take a closer look at some of its earliest objects, some predating the American Revolution through the late 20th century.
Following the Early Days tour, guests will be led through the Museum's special anniversary exhibit, America's First Museum – : 250 Years of Collecting, Preserving, and Educating, Part 2, 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.
The event, which starts at 3:30 pm, is free for Members and free with admission to The Charleston Museum.
