State Museum launches its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories
October 3, 2023
First season premieres October 10 on Spotify, Apple Music and Google Podcasts
Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum announces its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories. The series first season, premiering weekly on Tuesdays from October 10 – November 21, will highlight how a historic textile mill became South Carolina’s largest museum, explore the tragic true story behind the museum’s resident ghost, “Bubba,” dive deep into the creation of the museum’s iconic Megalodon replica and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the State Museum’s collection of over 1.1 million objects.
“Not only does Our State, Our Stories offer a personal, in-depth look at our 35 year history through sharing cherished stories from those who helped create the State Museum, it also highlights the exciting possibilities for our future,” says Amy Bartow-Melia, the South Carolina State Museum’s Executive Director. “We invite you to listen as we explore stories that uncover South Carolina’s rich past and celebrate the museum’s anniversary this fall.”
Podcast Schedule:
Episode 1 (Premiering October 10)
“From Mill to Museum”
Mini-Episode (Premiering October 17)
“Spinning a (Ghost) Story”
Episode 2 (Premiering October 24)
“One Million Objects, One Million Stories”
Mini-Episode (Premiering October 31)
“A Shark Tale”
Episode 3 (Premiering November 7)
“Reimagine the Experience”
Mini-Episode (Premiering November 14)
“A Life in Clay: The Story of Dave”
Episode 4 (Premiering November 21)
“Your Voices, Your Museum”
About the South Carolina State Museum
Over the past 35 years, the South Carolina State Museum has been committed to collecting, preserving and showcasing the rich culture, art, natural history, technology and innovation of the Palmetto State. Through a comprehensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and four floors of stimulating exhibitions and displays housed within the historic Columbia Mills Building, the State Museum provides educational environments that entertain, inspire and enrich the lives of millions of visitors and students from across South Carolina. For more information about the museum, visit scmuseum.org
