John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS Monitor, and the program will be in person and livestreamed from the Explorers Theater at the Museum

Attendees are welcome to send comments or questions to John, and he will answer them following his talk. Advance registration is required whether you attend this event in person or online

About the presentation: This August 5, 1864 engagement closed the final major Confederate port on the Gulf of Mexico. After a fierce battle was fought between the two highest ranking officers of the Civil War, Admirals Franklin Buchanan and David Glasgow Farragut gave their all to achieve victory; still, the Union superior fleet prevailed. 'Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!

Attending in person'

This event is included in $1 admission, and free for Mariners' Museum Members. Seating is limited

Watching remotely'

This lecture is free to watch and you may register online.

John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present the multifaceted history of USS Monitor, and the program will be in person and livestreamed from the Explorers Theater at the Museum

Attendees are welcome to send comments or questions to John, and he will answer them following his talk. Advance registration is required whether you attend this event in person or online

About the presentation: Major General George McClellan's concepts of combined operations nearly enabled the United States to win the war in 1862. McClellan helped to organize Burnside's Roanoke Island Expedition, Farragut's Capture of New Orleans, and his own 1862 Peninsula Campaign

Attending in person'

This event is included in $1 admission, and free for Mariners' Museum Members. Seating is limited

Watching remotely'

This lecture is free to watch and you may register online.

Our team is incredibly proud to continue supporting adventurous art and representing the Halsey with a unique fundraising event on Saturday, October 26, 2024

This special event not only celebrates our milestone anniversary but also brings together art lovers and the community in a unique and engaging way

We’re hosting a hybrid event that embodies the non-traditional spirit of the Halsey. The celebration includes a free community parade and a ticketed party, showcasing the best of art and community

The streets surrounding the Halsey Institute will come alive with banners decorated and donated by artists from near and far, from past Halsey artists to local ones. Community and College of Charleston groups will proudly carry these banners, creating a vibrant display of creativity and art in motion

Following the parade, join us in the historic Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston for a festive fundraiser after-party. The banners will be displayed for guests to admire and purchase. Each banner will be available for a flat price of $250, but here’s the twist – the artist's identity will remain a mystery until after the event

We hope to see you at this first fundraiser of its kind in Charleston, supporting the Halsey Institute, and enjoying an evening of creativity and celebration so that in the next 40 years you can say, "I was there!"

Visit The Homestead, Gardens, Dye House, and Library are free to the public. Docented tours of the House and Gardens are available by appointment and during the Second Saturday Open House. The Library is also open on Tuesdays. A Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic North Stonington Village is available, and there are several restaurants near by if you would like to make a day of it. There is onsite parking and handicapped parking, and a ramp to the main house and upper gardens. Second Saturday Open House 11am-2pm, every second Saturday of the month.

Every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art

Beginning at 4 pm every Thursday, walk up to the Welcome Desk and tell the Visitor Experience and Engagement Representatives the admission price you chose to pay for your visit to the museum. Any donation amount is welcome

In this art exhibit, "Drag is Not a Crime," challenges societal norms and celebrates the vibrant world of drag as a form of self-expression and empowerment.

Through a collection of visual artworks, fashion designs, photography, and performance pieces, the exhibit seeks to dismantle stereotypes and prejudice surrounding drag culture. It explores the history and resilience of drag artists who use their craft to break free from societal constraints.

The exhibition invites viewers to question preconceived notions about gender, identity, and beauty, fostering a space where diversity is accepted and celebrated. With a blend of bold colors and powerful narratives, "Drag is Not a Crime" transcends the confines of traditional art spaces, inviting everyone to join in the celebration of authenticity and the freedom to be unapologetically oneself.