Marlboro County Museum

06/12/2026

06/08/2026

We had a great time today as Elizabeth Chew, CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society, gave a presentation on Art and the American Revolution in the Murchison Auditorium. This was part of the Society’s Stories Around the State initiative, funded by the SC250 Commission. Thanks to everyone who made it possible here in Marlboro County!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Still time to register! And join us Monday, June 8, at 12 for a lunch and learn.

Join us at 12 p.m. Monday, June 8, for an exciting “Lunch and Learn” at Murchison School.

Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society, will present “Art and the American Revolution.” In this program, participants will examine the ways that artists depicted the American Revolution both while it was happening and after independence was won. We will consider the images that were available to newly minted Americans so that they could envision the war and its heroes. We will end by looking at the ways the Revolution was remembered fifty years later as the nation headed toward Civil War.

This is part of the South Carolina Historical Society’s Stories Around the State initiative, funded by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), to bring Revolutionary War stories directly to audiences across the state.

This is a free program and lunch will be provided. Please use the link below to register.
https://schsonline.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/26846

Please note that the event will actually take place at Murchison School, 203 Fayetteville Avenue, Bennettsville. Call 843-479-5624 or email [email protected] for more information.

06/03/2026

🎨 CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE WITH THE MUSEUM!
Imagine Freedom: Youth Art Contest
What does freedom mean to you?
The Marlboro County Museum invites local artists ages 5–16 to share their vision of freedom! In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, your original artwork will be featured in an Imagine Freedom exhibit all summer long.
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🌟 Contest Details
• Who Can Enter: Three age categories: 5–8 | 9–12 | 13–16.
• What to Create: Any 2D artwork (paint, draw, sketch, or photograph).
• The Twist: Include a short (up to 50-word) statement explaining your art!
📅 Important Dates
• Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026
• Summer Exhibition: July 1 – September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
📍 Where to Submit
Bring your completed artwork and entry form to:
Marlboro County Museum
123 S. Marlboro St., Bennettsville, SC
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✨ Need Inspiration?
Contact us for age-appropriate prompts to help get those creative juices flowing!
Give us a call (843-479-5624) or email ([email protected]) for an entry form or prompts, to schedule a drop-off, or with any questions.

06/02/2026

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