TJ Wallace
SC Humanities seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and cultivate meaningful partnerships across the nonprofit and corporate sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nonprofit development, with a proven track record of securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and engaging stakeholders. This role requires a creative … Read more
The South Carolina Tobacco Museum will offer a series of monthly walking tours from June – December 2024 that will look at elements of hidden or little-known history of the community and region. The first “It Happened in Mullins” tour will take place on Friday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. SC Humanities supported this series … Read more
The Florence County Museum will feature a new exhibition titled ReCollect, which examines the past, present and future of the museum’s work. The exhibit will be on display June 4 – December 12, 2024. SC Humanities supported this exhibit with a Mini Grant. Celebrating the Florence County Museum’s 10th year in its current location and … Read more
The traveling Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation will have its grand opening in South Carolina at the Colleton Museum & Farmers Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The exhibition explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that sparks innovation and invention in rural communities. The exhibit will be in Walterboro until Saturday, July 27, and several … Read more
The 2024 South Carolina History Day competition was held Saturday, April 27 in Sumter. Fifty-three students will advance to the National History Day Contest, which will take place June 9 – 13, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. SC Humanities supports South Carolina History Day with a Major Grant. National History Day’s core program is a … Read more
Forest to Furniture: Exploring the History of South Carolina’s Wood Products is a new traveling exhibition that will open at the McKissick Museum in Columbia on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The exhibit is part of the University of South Carolina’s ongoing Wood Basket project, which SC Humanities supported with a Major Grant. Forest to Furniture: … Read more
The Papa Tank Theatre for Inclusion will present two performances of the original play When The Tree Sings on June 8 – 9, 2024. The play is inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. SC Humanities supported this program with an Accessibility and Inclusion Grant. Papa Tank Theatre for Inclusion works with youth ages 5-21 … Read more
The Charleston Library Society will present a “Shakespeare on the Steps” performance in partnership with the College of Charleston on Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., the final day of Piccolo Spoleto. The open-air performance of a selection of abridged works of Shakespeare will help highlight the Charleston Library Society’s Shakespeare collection. SC … Read more
In 2024, South Carolina Humanities awarded scholarships to two graduate students who are enrolled in advanced degree programs in the humanities. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of SC Humanities chose Claire Jackson, who is pursuing a MS in Historic Preservation at Clemson University, and Shyanne Hamrick, who is working on a Masters in English at … Read more
