History Comes to Life at The Charleston Museum

Event Details

Have you ever wondered what happens at The Charleston Museum at night after we all go home? Celebrate the end of the school year with your family at our annual Nighttime at the Museum on June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and find out how history comes to life! This year's theme is "What is it?", all about exploring curious and odd things from history. There will be scores of living historians representing many time periods, so a young guest could rub elbows with a colonial herbal woman, a Civil War soldier, a flapper next to her 1928 Model A Ford, or even a medieval knight! Come as you are or join the fun by dressing in historic costume or as a Lowcountry animal! A light pizza supper is included, plus an ice cream station.

Tickets are $10/member adult, $20/non-member adult, $5/member child, $10/non-member child, and under 3 free.

Early reservations are strongly encouraged as this event has sold out quickly in the past. Register online at the Calendar of Events at www.charlestonmuseum.org or call 722- 2996 x233 or 235.

Bring your flashlight and a wild imagination and wander through the dimly lit Museum halls. Our "What is it?" scavenger hunt will have kids and adults alike exploring the collection, chatting with curators, re-enactors, and participating in hands-on activities. Kids can take part in military drills, learn how to use a drop spindle, write with a quill pen and much more. Curators will help guests of all ages explore fascinating artifacts from the archaeology, history, archives, and textile departments.

Living historians with the Carolina Ladies Aid Society, the men and women of Company I, 54th Massachusetts Reenactment Regiment, the Society for Creative Anachronism, the Lowcounty Model A Car Club and several other local re-enactment groups will take part in the event.