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Donated by Robert B. Ariail of Columbia, this astonishing historic collection, considered the best collection of late 19th and early 20th century American-made telescopes in the world, comprises individually-made historic and modern telescopes, some dating back nearly 300 years, plus binoculars, lenses and other scientific equipment related to the study of the universe.
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This exhibition includes works of folk art from the Museum's collection, including Catawba Indian pottery, alkaline glazed stoneware, sweetgrass and split oak baskets and quilts. In addition to these core elements of traditional art found in South Carolina, work by self-taught artists connected to a specific tradition are also included in this exhibition.
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The year 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. A series of new exhibits marks the observance and opens new history exhibit space at the State Museum. The display is part of an expansion of the Museum’s permanent Civil War exhibits that will add, when complete, another 2200 square feet of new space to the museum’s history floor.
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 This exhibit consists of some of the best pieces of SC stoneware from the extensive collection of the Holcombe family of Clinton, SC. Most of this exquisite pottery has never been on public display before. The show will include some classic Dave (a slave potter who worked in clay from the 1830s into the 1860s) pieces, to upstate examples from the Thomas Owenby and other important 19th century potters. The family collection will be supplemented with some pieces from the State Museum collection and a potter's wheel that contemporary potters will use to demonstrate their craft on selected weekends. |
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Learn about some of the fascinating women from South Carolina whose contributions to history, art, science, sport and more, have lighted the way for future generations of women.
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