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A Place of Discovery

The South Carolina Military Museum houses over 9,000 artifacts including the Charles Cauthen collection of antique firearms, three helicopters, and seven tracked vehicles. This is supplemented by more than 3,000 archival resources and The Hugh McLaurin Library and Archives.

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The museum's two main galleries are home to exhibits ranging from the state's role in the American Revolution to current operations of our South Carolina National Guard. Our rotating exhibit space features focused stories curated to explore the background of some of our most impactful moments in South Carolina history. To learn more about current and pasts exhibits, click the images below.

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