South Carolina Silver: Varieties in Society 1750 – 1935
Programs and Events
Don’t miss out on the last three in a series of programs in conjunction with the exhibition
South Carolina Silver: Varieties in Society 1750 – 1935, presented by “The Charleston Silver Lady,” Dawn E. Corley!
With more than 25 years experience as a much sought after teacher and appraiser of fine silver and antique jewelry, Dawn has presented programs to U.S. Presidents, Heads of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as numerous private organizations.
With maternal ties to one of Charleston’s earliest silversmiths, many of the pieces in the exhibition are on loan from Dawn and were crafted by her ancestors.
“Summer Tabletops”
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 – 4 p.m. Canceled
Summer in the South—the season of entertaining. Let Dawn’s gorgeous displays of china, silver and seasonal decorations inspire your own summer celebrations!
“The Allure of Silver”
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – Noon.
Dawn invites you to learn about the intricacies of silver in this concentrated workshop that includes a tour of the silver exhibit with Dawn at your side plus the chance to have one silver item from your own collection appraised. Examine first-hand more than 300 gorgeous antique silver pieces from Dawn’s fabulous private collection, some of which are included in the Museum’s silver exhibit.
Fee: $30 general public, $25 Museum members