Palmetto Paleontology Museum

Palmetto Paleontology Museum Project - Save the Whales

12/12/2025

🦴 Honoring the Donors Who Preserve Our Past 🦈
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History × Palmetto Paleontology Museum

The preservation of South Carolina’s incredible fossil record is only possible because of the generosity and support of dedicated donors and supporters.

At the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History and the Palmetto Paleontology Museum, donors play a vital role in protecting fossils, supporting research, and making paleontology accessible to the public. From Megalodon teeth and ancient whales to the stories they tell about our coastal past, these collections exist because people chose to give back to science and education.

Every contribution—whether through fossil donations, financial support, or advocacy—helps ensure that future generations can learn from, study, and be inspired by the natural history beneath our feet.

We are proud to stand alongside institutions like the Mace Brown Museum in celebrating the donors who make preservation, education, and discovery possible.

🦴 Thank you for investing in the past to educate the future.









📍 Dorchester County Fossils – Did You Know?Right here in Dorchester County, South Carolina, we uncover fossils that tell...
12/08/2025

📍 Dorchester County Fossils – Did You Know?

Right here in Dorchester County, South Carolina, we uncover fossils that tell a story between 22–32 million years old!

These discoveries reveal what lived in our ancient oceans long before the modern coastline existed.

✨ Local Fossil Facts:

• Angustiden Teeth – These are the grandfather to the Megalodon, living between 18–28 million years ago. Their teeth show traits that later evolved into the massive Megalodon lineage.

• Megalodon Teeth – Descendants of Angustiden. Megalodon became one of the most powerful predators to ever live in our oceans.

• Whale Bones & Vertebrae – Early marine mammals that lived alongside prehistoric sharks in warm coastal waters.

• Fossilized Shells & Marine Life – Proof that Dorchester County was once submerged as an ancient marine environment.

🏛️ The Palmetto Paleontology Museum displays real fossils discovered right here in Dorchester County — connecting our visitors to millions of years of prehistoric history. Check us out at the Summerville Museum downtown Summerville!

🦈 Every fossil tells a story… and our county is full of them!

🦴 STILL SHOWING — Palmetto Paleontology Museum Exhibit! 🦈If you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet — our fossil ...
12/05/2025

🦴 STILL SHOWING — Palmetto Paleontology Museum Exhibit! 🦈

If you haven’t had the chance to check it out yet — our fossil exhibit is STILL on display at the Summerville Museum in downtown Summerville, SC!

This exhibit showcases: 🦈 Local Megalodon teeth
🦴 Marine fossils from millions of years ago
⚓️ Blackwater discoveries
🪨 Rare specimens unique to the Lowcountry

Whether you’re a fossil hunter, history fan, educator, or just curious — this exhibit gives you a glimpse into the prehistoric world buried right beneath our feet.

📍 Summerville Museum — Downtown Summerville, SC
🕒 Open during museum hours
👨‍👩‍👦 Family friendly & educational
🎓 Great for schools and youth groups

Come see the ancient past brought to life by Palmetto Paleontology Museum — still on display and still exciting visitors every week!

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100 East Doty Street
Downtown Summerville, SC
29483

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+18439080227

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