South Carolina Military Museum

08/25/2026

Summer may be over, but museum fun is not! We are excited for another year of our Fall Homeschool classes! We will kick off the year on September 3rd at 10:30. This month we will be learning about the lives of Children during World War II. Sign up at the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-class-tickets-1998887599619

08/12/2026

Thank you to Southeastern Crane for moving our vehicles back into their natural habitat!

08/10/2026

We had so much fun this past weekend at Cool-umbia! Thank you so much to those who came and helped out!

08/06/2026

Beat the heat with us this Saturday at Cool-umbia!

We’re kicking off a full day of games, hands-on activities, and summer survival tips to keep the whole family hydrated and cool. Admission is completely FREE!

08/06/2026

We recreated some iconic movie scenes on the LARC so you don’t have to. 🧊🏴‍☠️ Step aboard (safely) and see the real thing in person at Cool-umbia this Saturday!! We promise no icebergs and no pirate mutinies.

07/28/2026

Join us Saturday August 8th for our Cool-umbia event! Firemen from McCrady Training Center will be on site with the jaws of life and rescue vehicle!

07/28/2026

🎧 Have you tuned in to the latest episode of the Palmetto Guardian yet?

Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver sat down with Heather McPherson (Senior Curator) and Chris Smelka (Curator of Exhibits) from the South Carolina Military Museum to get the inside scoop on some amazing updates coming to the museum! 🏛️

Plus, you'll get all the details on their upcoming "Cool-umbia" event happening on August 8th from 10 AM to 4 PM!

Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a great community event, you won't want to miss the conversation.

Click the link below to listen now! 👇
https://youtu.be/6btbfzBKytI

07/27/2026

It was a blast meeting hard hat diver and demo expert Wilson Jones. As part of the salvage team for the SS Georgiana, Jones used his expertise to dislodge these Blakely rifled cannons from the shipwreck and lift them to the surface. He was kind enough to donate a spoon from the salvage operation that will soon be exhibited with the cannons.

07/24/2026

Ever wondered what goes on behind the museum doors?

Our curators recently sat down with Palmetto Guardian to talk all things events, storytelling, and what it takes to bring an exhibition to life. Tune in for an insider’s look at "Revamping History: Exciting Changes at the South Carolina Military Museum!

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6btbfzBKytI

Let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!

In this episode of the Palmetto Guardian, Staff Sgt. Weaver welcome...