Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage

10/22/2026

Join us Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6pm for historian and educator Donald West’s “Blue, Red & Black: African Americans and the Revolutionary War.”

Using period artwork, illustrations and historical documents, West will explore the often-overlooked contributions Black Americans made between 1763 and 1783.

🎟️ Free and open to the public. Register on our website: https://morrisheritagecenter.org/event-6799473

South Carolina Humanities (SC Humanities) uplifts the stories of South Carolinians to foster understanding, dialogue, and connection statewide. Founded in 1973, the nonprofit increases public understanding of and support for cultural humanities through educational programming and advocacy. SC Humanities receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as corporate, foundation, and individual donors. For more information, visit schumanities.org

This program was sponsored in part by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission. SC250 was established by the SC Legislature to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary Era and highlight the state’s significant role in securing America’s freedom by engaging and inspiring South Carolinians and visitors through heritage tourism, rural economic impact initiatives, and educational programs.

10/08/2026

Come check out our newest exhibition, A Blueprint for Liberty!

Developed by South Carolina State Museum and The South Carolina Historical Society with support from Carolina 250, this exhibition explores the American Revolution through the perspectives of those less represented in traditional narratives.

To celebrate, we are kicking off our Freedom’s Many Fronts Speaker Series TONIGHT at 6 PM here at the MCLH! Join Dr. David Dangerfield as he explores the experiences of free and enslaved African Americans during the Revolutionary War. Walk-ins are welcome! A special thank you to South Carolina Humanities Revolutionary Perspectives Speaker Bureau for making this event possible!

As always, admission is FREE!
Open Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM

09/29/2026

Exciting things are happening behind the scenes at the MCLH!

We are heading to the Southeastern Museums Conference-SEMC to learn, connect and bring fresh ideas back to the museum while also preparing new exhibits for our galleries. We can’t wait to share what is coming next!

09/24/2026

New exhibits coming soon! 🥳 Stay tuned.

09/17/2026

What did liberty mean for Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution?
Join us Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6pm for Dr. David W. Dangerfield’s “Liberty and Its Limits: Free People of Color, the Enslaved, and the American Revolution in South Carolina.”

Dr. Dangerfield will explore the experiences of free and enslaved African Americans during the Revolution and the choices, opportunities and challenges they faced in the pursuit of freedom.

🎟️ Free and open to the public. Register here: https://morrisheritagecenter.org/event-6793582

This program is made possible through SC Humanities’ Revolutionary Perspectives Speakers Bureau, funded by SC250.

09/07/2026

This fall at the MCLH: A Blueprint for Liberty + our Freedom’s Many Fronts Speaker Series!

On view Oct. 5–Dec. 19, A Blueprint for Liberty explores the American Revolution through the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, women and Loyalists.

Then, join us on the second Thursdays of October, November and December for three free evening programs digging even deeper into these stories.

📍 Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage
🕚 Wednesday–Saturday | 11am–3pm
🎟️ Admission is always free!

Speaker programs are free and open to the public. Link in bio to register.

A Blueprint for Liberty was developed by the South Carolina Historical Society and South Carolina State Museum with support from SC250. Freedom’s Many Fronts presentations are made possible through SC Humanities’ Revolutionary Perspectives Speakers Bureau, funded by SC250.

06/06/2026

04/24/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for Becoming the Light with author Renée Fleuranges-Valdes.

Experience an intimate book talk featuring selected readings and a deeper look into the stories, inspiration, and cultural traditions behind her work.

Free Admission: April 25 at 1 PM at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage.

Walk ins are welcome; you can still register online if desired: morrisheritagecenter.org/event-6420873 |

04/17/2026

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, art, and reflection at the Morris Center. At our free Book Talk, author Renée Fleuranges-Valdes will share Becoming the Light through readings and conversation, exploring the themes of creativity, identity, and tradition woven through her work.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Join us April 25 at 1 PM: morrisheritagecenter.org/event-6420873