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In this episode of the Palmetto Guardian, Staff Sgt. Weaver welcomes guests Heather McPherson, Senior Curator, and Chris Smelka, Curator of Exhibits, from the South Carolina Military Museum. They discuss exciting updates and changes happening at the museum, particularly the development of a new outdoor community space. This area aims to provide a welcoming environment for both military personnel and civilian visitors, featuring picnic tables and a grassy area for gatherings and educational programs. They also talk about an upcoming event called Cool-umbia happening August 8th from 10 - 4. Tune in to learn more about how the museum is enhancing its offerings and fostering community engagement! The Palmetto Guardian is hosted by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver with the South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs office.
00:00:00 - intro
00:00:56 - Outdoor Community Space Development
00:03:08 - Interior Museum Upgrades
00:06:07 - Summer Camp and Homeschool Programs
00:08:22 - Logistics Exhibit and Interactive Features
00:10:15 - Guard-Centric Stories and Exhibits
00:13:09 - Connecting with Families and Personal Stories
00:14:21 - Upcoming Event: Cool-umbia on August 8th
00:17:59 - Additional Guard Stories and Exhibits
00:20:45 - Impact of Construction and Future Upgrades
00:21:00 - Historical Marker and Guard Headquarters History
00:22:04 - TAG Building and Future Displays
00:22:30 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation
Contact Information:
South Carolina Military Museum: https://www.scmilitarymuseum.com/
Cool-umbia Beat the Heat event: August 8th 10am - 4pm
Phone number: (803) 299-4440
Address: 1 National Guard Road Columbia, SC 29201
| Date Taken: | 07.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 10:27 |
| Category: | Recording |
| Audio ID: | 92884 |
| Filename: | 2607/DOD_111854880.mp3 |
| Length: | 00:23:22 |
| Location: | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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