Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage

01/10/2025

Check out this exciting opportunity from USC Beaufort Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era.

Do you have an ancestor who served in a South Carolina USCT regiment? If so you are invited to join a special event hosted by The African American Civil War Monument & Museum.

ISRE is excited to be joining the meet up to highlight the extraordinary history of the 1st SC Volunteers of African Descent and share our resources for descendants researching their SC USCT heritage.

Check out the official invitation from :

📣 South Carolina USCT Descendant Meet-Up

We’re thrilled to announce our next virtual gathering, highlighting the remarkable legacy of South Carolina’s USCT Regiments! 🎖️✨

This special event will feature insights from the Institute for the Study of Reconstruction Era and other South Carolina-based historic organizations. Together, we’ll dive deep into the history, achievements, and enduring contributions of these regiments, while creating a space for descendants to connect and share their stories.

Don’t miss this chance to honor your ancestors and engage with the incredible history of the United States Colored Troops in South Carolina.

📅 Date: January 11th 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm EST
📍 Virtual Event
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TlV2Ut3bSdWp3I08EP3TiA #/registration

01/07/2025

Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing! Join us for Intro to Clay with talented ceramicist Danny McSweeney on January 29 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Discover the art of hand-building techniques in this engaging, beginner-friendly workshop. Whether you're a pottery pro or new to clay, this is the perfect opportunity to create something truly unique. $70 per person | https://morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5973667

01/03/2025

BIG NEWS: Membership perks are upgrading in a big way for 2025! 🎉Become a Morris Center member and enjoy exclusive access to private events, member-only lounge access, reciprocal museum privileges, the new member networking portal and much more. Support the Lowcountry’s legacy and increase your access here: morrisheritagecenter.org/Membership |

01/01/2025

The Morris Center wishes you peace, love and laughter in the New Year. Here's to 2025! |

12/28/2024

Planning an event in 2025? The Morris Center offers 2,300 sq. ft. of modern, artful space perfect for any occasion. Enjoy amenities like our main hall with reclaimed wood paneling and seating for up to 140 guests. Our rates start at $750 from Monday to Thursday and $1,000 on weekends. Make any event a memorable one at the Morris Center! Book your event early here: https://morrisheritagecenter.org/Venue-Rental

12/26/2024

Habari Gani! The Morris Center celebrates the beginning of Kwanzaa. Here is the image from our Kwanzaa Traditions program from 2023. |

12/25/2024

Happy Hanukkah! We wishing everyone who is celebrating a joyful time filled with love, peace, and happiness. 🕎 |

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the Morris Center! Wishing you peace, joy, and plenty of holiday cheer this season. Our museum will be closed to celebrate the holiday and will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, December 26. We can't wait to welcome you back to explore and enjoy all that the Morris Center has to offer! 🎁 |

12/23/2024

We express our gratitude to our community for a successful year. Looking forward to reconnecting in 2025! Morris Center will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2.

12/20/2024

Sign up for exclusive Member Preview: LINKED by Colin Quashie on January 10 at 6 PM. Be among the first to experience LINKED during this special evening. Enjoy a curator-led tour offering an in-depth look at the artistry and themes behind this powerful exhibition. Not a member yet? There's still time to join and be part of this exclusive experience. https://morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5947609 |
This exhibition is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and South Carolina Arts Commission.

12/18/2024

Have yourself a merry little Christmas... and we will too! Morris Center will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 for our staff to enjoy the holidays. We will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26. |

12/15/2024

Uncover the living legacies of the Catawba Nation at the Morris Center! Join us for guided tours on January 18, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.

12/13/2024

This is your last chance to see Sandy Islanders: A People of the Land Exhibition before it leaves on January 3, 2025. Stop by the Morris Center and explore photo-documentarian Vennie Deas Moore photographic vision of the beautiful lowcountry island. |

12/11/2024

Come to the Morris Center for the Grand Opening of our newest exhibition: LINKED by Colin Quashie on January 11 at 11 AM. Experience the brilliance of artist Colin Quashie, who will be on-site to provide an insightful talk about his work. Don't miss this exciting kickoff to the new year! https://morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5947585 |
This exhibition is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and South Carolina Arts Commission.

12/09/2024

Morris Center members don't miss out on our 10% discount on gift shop purchases from November 26 through December 21! It's the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. Visit us today and explore our curated collection of art, jewelry, books and more. |

12/07/2024

Winter Whimsy Land

12/06/2024

We’re excited to welcome everyone who registered for our Sweetgrass Basket Workshop on December 14 at 11am! It’s always enjoyable and insightful when Michael Smalls joins us to lead this creative and educational experience. Haven't book your space yet? There's still a chance! Register today:https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5740450

12/04/2024

Community Spotlight: During this Holiday Season of love and giving would you help Faith Christian Broadcasting get the word out! We are having a "Holiday Ball of Elegance, an evening to Remember!" We are located at 8881 Coosaw Scenic Drive Ridgeland, SC on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
We are celebrating Public Servants, First Responders, Custodial, Teachers, Food Service, Truck Drivers, Waitresses, Nurses, Waiters, Cooks, Secretaries, Nonprofits, Support Staff, if we did not list your agency you are still invited!! Please share! Let's get the word out! Come have a wonderful experience!