Were there pirates in South Carolina? Yes, there were! In the Spring of 1718 piracy became a major problem for Charles Town and its leaders because it was a direct challenge to good order and the rule of law, and it involved none other than Blackbeard, the...

​The Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe, with ancestral roots along the Edisto River, has been an integral part of South Carolina's inland Lowcountry. In the upcoming April Discovery Series, Chief Reverend Dr. John G. Creel, MD, FAAFP, will discuss his forthcoming book detailing the tribe's recent history.

We regret to share that our federal grant supporting the permanent Native American history and culture exhibit at the Dorchester Heritage Center has been unexpectedly terminated. While we are deeply disappointed by this decision, our commitment to honoring and...

We're excited to share our Discovery Series talk with the Middleton Place Foundation on March 20! This Discovery Series event features Jeff Sherard from Brockington and Associates. We will hear a discussion on the Inland Lowcountry indigenous experience along...

The Dorchester Heritage Center is excited to receive a $25,000 federal grant from National Endowment for the Humanities to expand and build Native American exhibits on site. Live5 News interviewed Robert Sherman, the Director of Museum Operations. Sherman says he...

Dorchester, SC — The Dorchester Heritage Center is honored to announce a generous grant award of $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of their initiative to fund Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations. This grant will...

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...

"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...

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...

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