South Carolina State Museum announces new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different?
June 3, 2016
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its new blockbuster traveling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Opening to the public June 4, a project of the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, the exhibit will explore a cultural, scientific and historical look at race throughout history and the reasons we should all celebrate our differences.
People are different. Throughout history, these differences have been a source of community strength and personal identity. They have also been the basis for discrimination and oppression.
The idea of “race” has been used historically to describe these differences and justify mistreatment of people and even genocide. Today, contemporary scientific understanding of human variation is beginning to challenge “racial” differences, and even question the very concept of race.
“The events of the past year in South Carolina have made us all pause and ask ourselves deeper questions. Today, conversations about race and issues dealing with race are happening around kitchen tables, in work break rooms, and classrooms across the state,” said Willie Calloway, executive director of the South Carolina State Museum. “I am hopeful that by presenting this exhibit, the State Museum will help to answer those questions and perhaps even in our own small way, provide opportunities for healing and understanding across our state.”
Race: Are We So Different? fulfills the museum’s vision to be an innovative institution reflecting the essence and diversity of South Carolina, and a catalyst for the cultural and educational development of our state.
Adults: $13.95 Seniors: $12.95 Children: $11.95
South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
