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August 11, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Confederate Relic Room and Museum Earns Prestigious National Accreditation
The Budget and Control Board’s South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum has again achieved the highest recognition for a museum: accreditation by the American Association of Museums.
The museum, which moved last year to a new facility, is among just 10 of approximately 200 museums and historic sites in South Carolina to earn the distinction. Just 750 museums out of 16,000 nationally are accredited.
“The S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Museum is very fortunate to have achieved this level of recognition from the American Association of Museums,” said museum director Allen Roberson. “The hard work and dedication of the staff, as well as our move to our present location and the redesign of our exhibit plan surely helped us reach this goal. “
AAM Accreditation signifies excellence within the museum community. It is a seal of approval and strengthens individual museums and the entire field by promoting ethical and professional practices. Being accredited enables museum leaders to make informed decisions, allocate and use resources wisely, and maintain the strictest accountability to the public they serve. Initially accredited in 1977, the museum must undergo a review at least every 10 years.
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and museum is a military history museum exhibiting artifacts from the colonial era through World War II. A nationally known Civil War flag collection, a significant South Carolina uniform collection, and a growing weapons collection are complemented by a historical archives collection and a 19th and 20th century textile collection, allowing the museum to interpret the political and social influences on South Carolina's military history. The museum offers a number of educational and public programs throughout the year for school groups and visitors.
The museum is located in the Columbia Mills Building, at 301 Gervais Street. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM and the first Sunday of each month from 1:00PM-5:00PM. Admission is $3.00 ages 21 and up on weekdays and $1.00 ages 21 and up on first Sundays. Visitors under 21 are free. A joint ticket with the South Carolina State Museum is also available for $7.00 for adults. For more information, please call (803)737-8095 or visit www.crr.sc.gov.
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BTW, the PLHA started a little tradition last Thanksgiving. We put on a little LH on the property of the SC State Museum in order to help draw attention to the fine SCCRR&M -- you may remember some talk on the OTB about a "BBQ throwdown in Columbia."
Anyway, we figured lots of guys are free on the Saturday after Thanksgiving since the frau is usually out at the malls rubbing the magnetic strip off the credit cards
Anyhoo, we got together, helped draw attention to the SCCRR&M and had us a bit of fun in the process. The Relic Room had their single highest attendance day that day too! Lots of dads (shopping widowers) and sons. Folks in SC just don't seem to be too aware there is a world-class and very important collection of Confederate artifacts right there in Columbia, and it is maintained by their tax dollars -- hence they should go take a look.
Why all this? Simple. If you happen to be aywhere near Columbia SC over this Thanksgiving and want to bring your 1864 ANV impression, come on out on Saturday morning and we'll cook you some bacon!
Cordially,
August 11, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Confederate Relic Room and Museum Earns Prestigious National Accreditation
The Budget and Control Board’s South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum has again achieved the highest recognition for a museum: accreditation by the American Association of Museums.
The museum, which moved last year to a new facility, is among just 10 of approximately 200 museums and historic sites in South Carolina to earn the distinction. Just 750 museums out of 16,000 nationally are accredited.
“The S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Museum is very fortunate to have achieved this level of recognition from the American Association of Museums,” said museum director Allen Roberson. “The hard work and dedication of the staff, as well as our move to our present location and the redesign of our exhibit plan surely helped us reach this goal. “
AAM Accreditation signifies excellence within the museum community. It is a seal of approval and strengthens individual museums and the entire field by promoting ethical and professional practices. Being accredited enables museum leaders to make informed decisions, allocate and use resources wisely, and maintain the strictest accountability to the public they serve. Initially accredited in 1977, the museum must undergo a review at least every 10 years.
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and museum is a military history museum exhibiting artifacts from the colonial era through World War II. A nationally known Civil War flag collection, a significant South Carolina uniform collection, and a growing weapons collection are complemented by a historical archives collection and a 19th and 20th century textile collection, allowing the museum to interpret the political and social influences on South Carolina's military history. The museum offers a number of educational and public programs throughout the year for school groups and visitors.
The museum is located in the Columbia Mills Building, at 301 Gervais Street. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM and the first Sunday of each month from 1:00PM-5:00PM. Admission is $3.00 ages 21 and up on weekdays and $1.00 ages 21 and up on first Sundays. Visitors under 21 are free. A joint ticket with the South Carolina State Museum is also available for $7.00 for adults. For more information, please call (803)737-8095 or visit www.crr.sc.gov.
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BTW, the PLHA started a little tradition last Thanksgiving. We put on a little LH on the property of the SC State Museum in order to help draw attention to the fine SCCRR&M -- you may remember some talk on the OTB about a "BBQ throwdown in Columbia."
Anyway, we figured lots of guys are free on the Saturday after Thanksgiving since the frau is usually out at the malls rubbing the magnetic strip off the credit cards
Anyhoo, we got together, helped draw attention to the SCCRR&M and had us a bit of fun in the process. The Relic Room had their single highest attendance day that day too! Lots of dads (shopping widowers) and sons. Folks in SC just don't seem to be too aware there is a world-class and very important collection of Confederate artifacts right there in Columbia, and it is maintained by their tax dollars -- hence they should go take a look.
Why all this? Simple. If you happen to be aywhere near Columbia SC over this Thanksgiving and want to bring your 1864 ANV impression, come on out on Saturday morning and we'll cook you some bacon!
Cordially,
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