Our State, Our Stories: A South Carolina State Museum Podcast

Episode 4: Building a Museum for All

In the final episode of our premiere season, find out how we have been working to ensure the State Museum is accessible for all South Carolinians through building renovations, special events and more.

Mini-Episode: A Life Etched in Clay: The Story of Dave

Through the better part of the 19th century in the Old Edgefield district of South Carolina, enslaved African American potter David Drake, also known as “Dave the Potter,” created countless ceramic jugs. Today, his work has made it to the Met. Go behind-the-scenes in collections storage to examine his work and explore the history of this important South Carolina artist.

Episode 3: Reimagine the Experience

For 35 years the South Carolina State Museum has been welcoming guests and students from all over the state - and the world. How is the museum planning for the next 35 years? Find out with this in-depth interview with the museum's Executive Director, Amy Bartow-Melia.

Mini Episode: A Shark Tale

The museum's iconic 43-ft long Megalodon replica, "Finn", has been "hanging out" on the second floor for decades. In this special mini-episode, find out how a local artist crafted this memorable piece from tip to tail and explore how this giant shark made its way to the museum.

Episode 2: One Million Objects, One Million Stories

Go behind-the-scenes with museum collections staff and learn more about the 1.1 million objects, artifacts, artwork, fossils and specimens in the care of the State Museum.