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All About the August 2026 Solar Eclipse

Will You Be Able to See the Solar Eclipse on August 12 in South Carolina?      If you’ve heard about the upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 and are hoping to catch a glimpse from South Carolina, we have some disappointing news: the eclipse won’t be …
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Jason Schumacher serves as a Public Safety Officer at the Museum, where he helps ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, facilities, and collections. In this role, he supports security operations, asset protection, emergency preparedness, …
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Chuck Bledsoe serves as the Finance Director for the State Museum. He brings in more than 25 years of leadership experience in finance, budgeting, procurement, federal contracting, strategic planning, logistics, project management, and training …
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