A Store at Every Crossroads

Visit the South Carolina State Library from May 1 to May 31, 2024 to see A Store at Every Crossroads: Documenting the Stories of South Carolina’s Jewish Merchants, part of Jewish-American Heritage month.

This is an important traveling exhibition developed in partnership between the South Carolina State Museum and the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina. This exhibition is part of The Jewish Merchant Project, which documents the experiences of Jewish merchants in the state.

 

A Store at Every Crossroads exhibit panels in the library 1st floor.

A Store at Every Crossroads exhibit panels in the library 1st floor.

Library Hours and Location

  • May 1 - May 31, 2024
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays
  • South Carolina State Library
    1500 Senate Street
    Columbia, SC 29201

Upcoming Event

Colonial militia reenactors in a field.

Defenders of Liberty: The Evolving Story of America’s Military

May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Join us for a one hour webinar exploring America's military evolution from its colonial militia roots to its modern global presence. This focused session traces the remarkable transformation of U.S. armed forces that began with citizen soldiers defending colonial settlements against Native American tribes and fighting for independence from Great Britain.

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