Events

This exhibit examines the most destructive earthquake ever recorded in the eastern United States. The quake occurred near Charleston, SC on August 31, 1886. Discover details about the devastation and how rescue efforts were deployed during the 1800’s. The exhibit also teaches how to protect yourself today should an earthquake occur.

The Great Charleston Earthquake, 1886 was developed by the South Carolina State Museum with research, collaboration and assistance from Susan Millar Williams and Stephen G. Hoffius, authors of “Upheaval in Charleston: Earthquake and Murder on the Eve of Jim Crow” (University of Georgia Press, 2011) and the Emergency Management Division of South Carolina.

Based on the Great Earthquake of Charleston 1886 exhibit on view,  Dr. Steven Jaume speaks about seismology and the science behind this historical event. As an associate professor in the Department of Geology, Jaume teaches courses environmental geology, natural hazards, as well as earthquake seismology.

Do you have a young baker? Most kids love helping in the kitchen, especially when there are baked treats involved! Attendees of this five-day camp, learn valuable skills and practice math and reading without even realizing it.  

Instructor: Lisa Sweeney, Local Pastry Chef

Exploration Camps at the Morris Center are infused with history, science, art, and FUN! The camp class size is small to enhance the experience. 

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Lunch Bunch will receive lunch each day and must be registered for both morning and afternoon camps, and pay a $20 fee.

This Lunch Bunch is for the week of July 22.

From the coast to the salt marsh, the lowcountry is rich in natural beauty. During the five-day camp, your young scientists will get hands-on and explore the flora and fauna of the region through experiments and art. This camp is for Lowcountry Pioneers, ages 8-12 years.

Instructor: Kayleigh Vaughn, Director of Exhibitions and Programs at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

Exploration Camps at the Morris Center  are infused with history, science, art, and FUN! The camp class size is small to enhance the experience. 

Learn the craft of bookbinding in this two-hour workshop. Whether you want to make a journal, sketchbook, or scrapbook you will get the basics of Secret Belgian binding and create a book that is a work of art.

No experience needed. Supplies are provided.

Members receive a 10% discount.