The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit

Informative posters on the lobby wall as part of the Fort Motte exhibit.

Visit the South Carolina State Library to view our new traveling exhibit, courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.
“The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte” traveling exhibit examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was a British outpost during the Revolutionary War.  Developed by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the exhibit features 13 panels, 12 reproduction objects for display, and 14 reproduction objects to use for hands-on learning.

The exhibit will remain on display until August 31.

South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
 

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Photo of author Mary Martha Greene in her kitchen.

Mary Martha Greene, The Cheese Biscuit Queen

November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Mary Martha Greene. Greene, the author The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss my aspic! Southern Recipes, Saucy Stories, and More Rambunctious Behavior and The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All: Southern Recipes, Sweet Remembrances, and a Little Rambunctious Behavior will demonstrate preparing a champagne mustard.