Estellene Walker: Leader and Lady Librarian

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. The State Library is pleased to highlight Estellene Walker, a former director of the library, in celebration of this year’s Women’s History Month. Come see the display to learn more about her life and work as the State Librarian.

 

Display case featuring photos and documents from Estellene Walker
Display case featuring photos and documents from Estellene Walker

Upcoming Event

Silver oyster shaped jewelrey on a wooden table.

Speaker at the Center: Silversmith Kaminer Haislip, "Charleston Silver, Past to Present"

August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM

Join us at the next installment of the Speaker at the Center series with Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip. Haislip's rice spoon was recently added to the Charleston Museum's collection and she has received a grant from SC Humanities to study silver techniques abroad. Kaminer will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs.

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