News & Events

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Upcoming Events

May 8

Thunder in the Harbor Lecture Series

We are excited to partner with Friends of Charleston National Parks and the Old Exchange on an upcoming lecture series by author Rick Hatcher this May!

Details

Date: Wednesday, May 8; Wednesday, May 15; Wednesday, May 22
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Great Hall of the Old Exchange and Provost (122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401)

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May 8

In Conversation with Dr. Fields-Black on “COMBEE” and Harriet Tubman’s Daring Raid

Join the South Carolina Historical Society as we partner with the Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books, and community partners Lowcountry Land Trust and Avery Institute for a discussion with renowned author and historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black about her most recent publication, "COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War."

Details

Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Charleston Library Society (164 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401)

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Press

February 6, 2024
South Carolina Historical Society Welcomes New CEO Elizabeth Chew, Ph.D.
Fox 24 News Now
January 30, 2024
SCHS and museum leader retires: Successor is named
Post & Courier
January 3, 2024
Commentary: Protecting South Carolina’s past for our future
Post & Courier
August 16, 2023
Everyday Heroes: Dr. Faye Jensen
Count on 2 News Charleston
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