A new museum exhibit titled “Beyond the Ashes: The Lowcountry’s New Beginnings” has recently opened at The Charleston Museum, offering an extensive look at Charleston’s history from just after the Civil War through to the 21st century. This exhibit serves as a major addition to the museum’s historical offerings, filling a gap in the story of Charleston’s transformation, struggles, and resilience over the past 160 years.
Exhibit Highlights
The “Beyond the Ashes” exhibit includes artifacts and stories from the Jim Crow Era, the Earthquake of 1886, the Charleston Renaissance, and the ongoing Civil Rights struggle, as well as key objects like a pew from an Edisto Island church and a “red shirt” symbolic of post-Civil War violence. The curatorial team, which includes prominent civil rights figure Dr. Millicent Brown, has worked to capture the complexity and perseverance inherent in Charleston’s more recent history.
Museum Focus and Upcoming Events
The Charleston Museum at 360 Meeting Street is known for its diverse collections highlighting Lowcountry and South Carolina history, including exhibits on Native Americans, colonial settlers, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, natural history, and more.
The new “Beyond the Ashes” exhibition is now a permanent fixture, supplementing the museum’s wide range of historical artifacts.
In addition to this historic exhibit, the museum will feature special programs and workshops, such as the “Reimagining the Historic House Museum in Charleston” onsite event scheduled for mid-November 2025.
Admission and Visiting Details
The “Beyond the Ashes” exhibit is open to the public, with free admission for museum members and regular admission for all other visitors.…