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(843) 931-1021

101 RIDGE STREET
SAINT GEORGE, SC 29477

UPCOMING EVENTS

Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe 48th Annual Pow-Wow

Come discover with us! The Dorchester Heritage Center is excited to host the 48th Annual Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe Pow-Wow from April 25-26. You'll have the chance to enjoy music, dancing, arts, and native ware and crafts. This event is open to the public. It will...

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Primitive or Profound? African Art & Its Influence

"I have felt my strongest artistic emotions when suddenly confronted with the sublime beauty of sculptures executed by the anonymous artists of Africa. These works of a religious, passionate, and rigorously logical art are the most powerful and most beautiful...

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Traveling Exhibit: Resilience & Revolution

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...

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Give the Gift of History This Holiday Season!

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.

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Discovery Series – September Event

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.

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Successful Rosie the Riveter Car Show

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...

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Honoring Vietnam Veterans

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.

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PAST EVENTS

Give the Gift of History This Holiday Season!

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.

Read More