Gallery Talk: Freedom Now and Columbia SC 63

Join us on March 20 at 5:00 p.m. for a presentation by Dr. Bobby Donaldson on the State Library's "Freedom Now" exhibit. The South Carolina State Library has partnered with Columbia SC 63 to host the exhibit, which features photos taken during the height of the civil rights movement. Many of the images are undocumented. You are invited to visit us and enjoy the presentation and exhibit as well as help identify the people in the photos and the dates they were taken. The exhibition is a significant part of our state's history and on display until March 29.

Doors open to public at 5:00 p.m. for exhibit viewing and light refreshments.

This is a free event, however, registration is required.

For more information about the exhibit, please contact Denise Lyons.

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.