Come experience a unique opportunity to explore highlights from the South Carolina State Museum’s traveling exhibit, Resilience & Revolution! Join the Dorchester Heritage Center (DHC) for a captivating program celebrating the rich history and enduring...

The Dorchester Heritage Center is excited to showcase a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum. The collection, Resilience & Revolution, features native peoples in 18th century South Carolina. Starting this January, explore the struggles...

This holiday season, we invite you to Give the Gift of History and celebrate the rich heritage of Dorchester County. Whether it’s through a donation or a membership your support helps preserve the stories, artifacts, and legacy of our community for generations to come.

Your gift ensures that we can continue to inspire, educate, and honor the past while building a brighter future.

On October 4, the Dorchester community gathered for a memorable day at the kick-off ceremony for the Dorchester Heritage Center (DHC), set on 81 acres of beautiful wetlands, forests, and green spaces. The event marked the beginning of an exciting journey to preserve and share the region’s rich history and natural beauty.

As part of the upcoming Wall that Heals traveling exhibit, the Dorchester Heritage Center is hoping to have family and friends attend a special service honoring their loved ones who were killed in action during the Vietnam War.

The Dorchester Heritage Center has hired a Director of Museum Operations and a Director of Membership and Annual Giving

Explore the significant role played by the Southern Continental Army, commanded by General Nathanael Greene, in securing American independence during the final stages of the Revolutionary War.

The Post and Courier shares awareness about The Wall that Heals and encourages volunteers to help.

Live5 News shared details of the development of the new Dorchester Heritage Center.

The Dorchester Heritage Center is pleased to announce the appointment of David Dement as its new Chief Operating Officer.

On June 1, the Rosie the Riveter Car Show rolled into the Dorchester Heritage Site in Ridgeville. It was a fantastic day featuring a dazzling car show, music, food trucks, and a variety of vendors. The Edisto Natchez-Kusso dancers performed, providing an example of...

Honor their sacrifice through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s “In Memory” program. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer, and other causes related to their service.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center is coming to Dorchester County on October 17 – 20, 2024