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07/28/10
 State Museum Announces Special August Events
These special events and exhibits are scheduled at the South Carolina State Museum in August.
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07/23/10
 Watermedia Exhibition to Open in Aiken Aug. 5
The South Carolina State Museum and the South Carolina Watermedia Society have partnered to present the 32nd annual Traveling Watermedia Exhibition Aug. 5-28 at the Aiken Center for the Arts.
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07/23/10
 Toy Soldier Show to Enthrall Young and Old Aug. 14
No matter what you call them: toys, figurines or collectibles, toy soldiers are loved by kids and cherished by adults. That’s why the South Carolina State Museum will host the 18th annual Southeastern Toy Soldier Show Saturday, Aug. 14 starting at 10 a.m.
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06/30/10
 Museum Road Show Appraises Treasures, Curios
Curious museum guests will have their chance to find out about all kinds of artifacts, antiques and heirlooms as the South Carolina State Museum presents the summer edition of one of its most popular events, the Museum Road Show, on Saturday, July 17.
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06/14/10
 Pirates Exhibit Starts Off Summer With a Bang
The first few weeks of the South Carolina State Museum’s new blockbuster exhibit Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers have brought to the museum enthusiastic crowds eager to relive the “golden age” of piracy.
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06/11/10
 State Museum Announces Special July Events
These special events and exhibits are scheduled at the South Carolina State Museum in July.
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05/26/10
 The Allure of Silver Explored At the State Museum
Dawn E. Corley, better known as “The Charleston Silver Lady,” will present a series of programs on silver at the South Carolina State Museum beginning June 19.
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05/20/10
 Party like a Pirate at the S.C. State Museum June 3
Fans of nautical history, especially the “golden age of piracy,” are invited to “party like a pirate” during a special evening at the South Carolina State Museum. “Grab your best mates and join the museum crew for high seas adventure at the Swashbuckler’s Soiree on Thursday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.,” said State Museum Membership Manager Jennifer Thrailkill.
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05/18/10
 Art Camps at the South Carolina State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the beginning of summer with two week-long art camps beginning June 7. “Inspired by current exhibitions and behind-the-scenes access to the museum’s collection, young participants will learn the basic techniques of pottery, portraiture and photography,” said Director of Programs and Education Meika Samuel. “These special camps are for children ages 5 – 12 (5-year-olds must have completed kindergarten in the 09/10 school year) and run from 9 a.m. – noon.”
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05/18/10
 State Museum Announces Special June Events
These special events and exhibits are scheduled at the South Carolina State Museum in June
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05/11/10
 Museum Gets Collection of Popular Jim Harrison Art
The South Carolina State Museum has acquired a collection of artwork and prints by the popular South Carolina artist Jim Harrison.
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05/06/10
 Museum to Celebrate Beach Music Day May 21
Some of the greatest names in South Carolina beach music will be on hand to celebrate the Palmetto State’s official popular music
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