Take a deep dive into South Carolina’s military heritage at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, located in the historic Columbia Mills Building (entrance is inside the South Carolina State Museum). Founded in 1896, it’s the third-oldest museum in the state, and the only accredited museum focusing on the experiences of South Carolinians in all of the nation’s conflicts, from the Revolution to the War on Terror. Tour the exhibits with authentic artifacts of war, each one of which tells a fascinating story.
Explore…the military campaigns that South Carolinian soldiers have participated in over the past three hundred years.
Discover…one of the country’s most inclusive battle flag collections.
See…expansive weapons and uniform collections, with examples from nearly every American conflict.
Experience…military culture with artifacts on display from an extensive collection.
Tours
The museum offers a variety of tour options designed to meet your specific classroom needs. Education tours are free for both students and chaperones. Please call to reserve a time for your tour. We will need to know the grade level and approximate number of students and chaperones to schedule a tour. Special arrangements are occasionally necessary to accommodate larger groups.
A guided tour of the main gallery takes about an hour, although shorter or longer programs can be arranged as needed. Tours can be coordinated with State Museum visits (separate admission policies may apply-contact their education department for more information) or visits to the South Carolina State House or other local attractions. Tours can also include Education Room programs on special topics by request. Uniformed tours are also available upon request.
Group Tours
The museum offers discounted ticket rates of $4.00 for groups and tours of 10 or more. Please contact Hilary Brannock via email or call 803-737-8093 for more information.
Guides
- Family Activity Guide
This guide is a valuable resource to orient families on non-guided visits to the museum’s permanent gallery. Activities and supplemental information in the packet will help spark children’s interest in learning about South Carolina’s military history. Simply put, it’s a fun way to engage with the objects on display and among family members. Family Guide(PDF) - Spanish Gallery Guide
This guide provides a Spanish-language walkthrough of the museum’s main gallery. Spanish Guide(PDF)
Make sure to check out their events calendar to keep up with what South Carolina’s oldest museum is up to. We recommend Swordfest & Revolutionary War Day!
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