The Charleston Museum

Founded in 1773, on the eve of the American Revolution, The Charleston Museum is America’s first museum and provides the most comprehensive overview of area history in Charleston, SC. The Museum's collection consists of over 2.4 million objects, showcasing approximately 6,000 on display at the Museum and historic houses. Museum exhibits contain an unmatched display of artifacts from its Archaeology, Archives, History, Historic Textiles, and Natural History collections, which together tell the story of the Lowcountry’s past. Whether you have an interest in early southern culture, decorative arts, military history, or natural history, The Charleston Museum has something for everyone!

Explore our collection online: https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/research/collection/

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