Bring your flashlight and imagination!
Charleston, SC - May 14, 2013 - Have you ever wondered what happens at The Charleston Museum at night after we all go home? Families are invited find out how history comes to life and to celebrate the start of the summer holiday with the Museum's annual
Nighttime at the Museum on
June 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be scores of living historians representing many time periods, so a young guest could rub elbows with Mary Boykin Chesnut, a British soldier from the French and Indian War, 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 native animal species! 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.
Bring your flashlight and a wild imagination and wander through the dimly lit Museum halls. Our "History A to Z" 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, try their hand at weaving, 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, 54
th Massachusetts Reenactment Regiment, the Lowcounty Model A Car Club, Society for Creative Anachronism and several other local re-enactment groups will take part in the event.
