The Berkley County Museum
Moncks Corner
Before there were sprawling bridges and relentlessly preserved historical districts, the Lowcountry was a vast wilderness, first conquered and explored by Indigenous tribes and early settlers. Visitors at The Berkeley County Museum can experience this history through a panoramic scope, from prehistoric fossil displays to local, contemporary art.
Additionally, the museum puts a major focus on Revolutionary War history. A recently installed interactive kiosk allows visitors to explore a deeper overview of this time period by choosing different points of view, from an enslaved person to a loyalist or patriot. This kiosk highlights the roles that women served during the American Revolution, explores the history of hometown heroes often overshadowed by larger names, and contextualizes this information with immersive visuals and interactive maps…