Statewide Events

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May Events

Culture and Heritage Museum Summer Camps
Looking for action, adventure, and mystery this summer? Registration is now open for CHM summer camps -- Critter Camp, Time Travelers, Junior Explorers, Nature Detectives, River Rats, and Quest Camp. They're held in June and July in various locations around York county, for different grade levels. For more information, contact Barbara Ardrey at 803.981.9182 or visit their website.

Taiwanese Dancers

Authentic native dancers from Taiwan will be in Columbia for a free performance on Saturday, May 8 at GlenForest School in West Columbia (just off I-26). Taiwanese artifacts, crafts, music, and art will be on display in the school's front lobby before and after the performance. The exhibit opens at 2:00 pm, and the dancing begins at 3:00 pm. There is an optional grilled hot dog supper and an entry for door prize drawings for $5 per person. For more info, please contact Linda Branham at 803.796.7622.

Homeschool Book Sale and Skate
The Garner Ice House in Garner NC invites you to their Homeschool Book Sale and Skate on Tuesday, May 13 from 2:30 to 4:15 pm. Shopping at the book sale will be free, skating will be $5, which includes skate rental. There will also be sled races, games, prizes and more for the kids to do while parents shop. For more information, email m.champlion@icehouserinks.com.

Finding Priscilla's Children
The SC State museum invites you to see their new exhibit, Finding Priscilla's Children. This exhibit tells the story of a ten-year-old African girl, enslaved in Sierra Leone in 1756 and brought to America where she was renamed Priscilla by her Charlestonian owner. It also examines the process of how her American and African families were reunited after more than 200 years of separation. This exhibit will be available until May 11, 2008. For more information, please visit their website.

Latta Plantation Spring Homeschool Day
Visit Latta Plantation on May 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a living history day set aside for homeschoolers of all ages. Enjoy a Backcountry Carolina Spring as you explore the plantation, tour the circa 1800 Latta home, and more. Interpreters will demonstrate natural dyeing, spinning, weaving, open-hearth cooking, woodworking, firestarting, blacksmithing, rail-splitting, shingle-making, and gunsmithing. Children can also make crafts cornhusk dolls and paper butterflies to keep. Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under are free. For more information, visit their website.

Excavating Egypt
The Columbia Museum of Art invites homeschoolers to explore their Excavating Egypt exhibit, on display until June 8. This major exhibition offers a fascinating view into the lives of both royal and average Egyptians. Included are ancient objects and artwork from the earliest periods of Egyptian history to the late Roman period. The exhibit features more than 200 of archaeologist W. M. Flinders Petrie's most significant finds - many never before seen by the public. The objects, hidden away in secret storage facilities throughout London at the beginning of World War II, have not been displayed until now. For more information, visit their website.

Junior Tennis League
The Junior Tennis League, a team competition for girls and boys from 8-12 (minors) and 13-18 (majors), will play one match a week beginning in May and running through July. For more information, visit their website or call John Atkinson, at 803.951.1888.

Knight Time Reader Program
Medieval Times' Knight Time Reader program is designed to encourage and promote reading by rewarding students in grades K-8 with free admission during May 2008. Students in grades K-3 must read 20 books, grades 4-5 must read 10 books, and grades 6-8 must read 5 books. If you're interested in participating, contact Jennifer Willard at jennifer.willard@medievaltimes.com. For more information, visit their website.

Tet: The Turning Point of the Vietnam War
The SC State museum invites you to their new exhibit, Tet: The Turning Point of the Vietnam War. This exhibit marks the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive and will explore the turbulent events surrounding the biggest single battle of the Vietnam War, both overseas and on the homefront. It will be available until January 2009. For more information, please visit their website.

Finding Priscilla's Children
The SC State museum invites you to see their new exhibit, Finding Priscilla's Children. This exhibit tells the story of a ten-year-old African girl, enslaved in Sierra Leone in 1756 and brought to America where she was renamed Priscilla by her Charlestonian owner. It also examines the process of how her American and African families were reunited after more than 200 years of separation. This exhibit will be available until May 11, 2008. For more information, please visit their website.

Latta Plantation Homeschool Summer Camps
The Latta Plantation in Huntersville, NC, presents their Summer 2008 Homeschool Camp calendar. Camps will run from June through July for children in various grades (check each listing). Topics offered include: Civil War Soldier’s Camp, Miss Jane’s Academy, Historic Encounters. For more information, camp dates, and fees, call 704.875.2312 or visit the Latta Plantation website.

Chimney Rock Homeschool Programs
Chimney Rock Park invites homeschoolers to participate in their nature programs on the second Monday of each month. Each program focuses on a natural feature of the park and is developed for different age levels. For more information, call 800.277.9611 or visit their website.

Riverbanks' Homeschool Programs
Riverbanks' Zoo hosts many educational programs, excursions, and camps for children and groups throughout the year. These programs continue through May 2008. For more information or to register, please contact the education coordinator at 803.779.8717, ext 1140, or visit their website.

EdVenture Children's Museum Fall Programs
Join Edventure for special children's programs throughout the school year. Programs are usually designed for children through the age of 12. For more information, visit their website.

Book Sales in SC

There are many SC library book sales featured throughout the year. To find one near you, visit this website. (Try to overlook the ads and search for book sales near your city.)