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The Allure of SilverPhoto credit: Anne McQuary/www.heybabysmile.com

The South Carolina State Museum Presents South Carolina Silver:  Varieties in Society 1750 – 1935
May 15, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2011

Step back in time and experience the exquisite allure of antique silver from Southern homes and plantations in a fascinating series of programs built around the new exhibit South Carolina Silver:  Varieties in Society 1750 – 1935. Your exclusive guide for these captivating, one-of-a-kind programs is Dawn Evers-Corley, the nationally recognized expert on everything silver, better known as “The Charleston Silver Lady.”

Join Dawn for an intimate look at the unique history of hundreds of antique silver objects from her private collection as well as a personally guided tour of the silver exhibit. Learn how to spot a fake, how to determine age and quality, how much a piece is worth and so much more! As an added bonus, bring one silver item to be verbally appraised by Dawn.
 
  

“Silver Nights” – Thursday, Sept. 16
6 – 8 p.m.

Evening hours better for you? Join Dawn for an after hours session with hands-on access to superb pieces from her collection as well as a private tour of the silver exhibit.
Fee: $30 public, $25 members
 
 

“Holiday Tabletops”

Saturday, Nov. 13
9-11 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.

Make it a Thanksgiving to remember! Let Dawn’s gorgeous displays of china, silver and holiday decorations inspire your own dazzling celebrations!
  Register for Session One (9 – 11 a.m.) or Session Two (2 – 4 p.m.).
$30 general public ($25 State Museum members).

Saturday, Dec. 11
9-11 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Yule, December revels take on new radiance as Dawn reveals the brilliant beauty of the winter holiday table.
  Register for Session One (9 – 11 a.m.) or Session Two (2 – 4 p.m.).
$30 general public ($25 State Museum members).
 
 
Photo credit: Anne McQuary/www.heybabysmile.comLimited private classes/sessions (workshop and guided tour) led “The Charleston Silver Lady” are available by request. $25 per participant (Museum admission included).
 
 
For more information and to register, call 803-898-4952, e-mail publicprograms@scmuseum.org.
 
Dawn E. Corley (“The Charleston Silver Lady”) is no stranger to the hundreds of guests who have attended the Museum Road Show at the State Museum over the last decade. With more than 25 years experience, she is much sought after as an appraiser of fine silver and antique jewelry and has presented programs to U.S. presidents, the Heads of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as numerous private organizations and groups. With maternal ties to one of Charleston’s earliest silversmiths, many of the pieces loaned by Dawn for the South Carolina Silver exhibition were crafted by her Charleston ancestors.
Photo Credits: Anne McQuary/www.heybabysmile.com