History They Can See. Stories They’ll Remember.
At the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, we believe history is most powerful when students can connect to it personally. Through artifacts, primary sources, and true stories of real South Carolinians, we help bring classroom lessons to life.
Military history isn’t just about battlefields. It’s about leadership, innovation, hardship, citizenship, and the human experience in times of conflict and peace. Our programs explore the full story, from soldiers in the field to families on the home front.
Education Programs (SCCRRMM TEACH)
Our curriculum-based programs reinforce state standards while encouraging deeper critical thinking. Military history is a high-interest subject that often draws students into broader conversations about government, technology, economics, and social change.
We design programs to engage:
- All grade levels
- Diverse learning styles
- Both students and educators
Lessons become meaningful when human connections are made and that’s where we excel.
School Tours
Bring your students for an experience they won’t forget.
- Free admission for students and chaperones
- Guided tours of the main gallery (approximately one hour)
- Customizable programs for shorter or extended visits
- Optional Education Room programs on special topics
Tours can be coordinated with visits to the South Carolina State Museum, the State House, or other Columbia-area historic sites.
Advance reservations are required. To schedule a tour, contact Joe Long, Curator of Education.
JROTC, Scout Programs, Civil Air Patrol & Sea Cadets
Cadet programs are a proud part of South Carolina’s tradition of leadership and service.
At the SCCRRMM your cadets can connect with this history, as they learn the battlefield origins of Color Guard traditions, see the development of uniforms across time leading to the ones they wear today, and hear stories of timeless leadership.
A visiting cadet unit can schedule a gallery tour with a cadet emphasis, or a special program in the Education Room related to a particular conflict or a branch-specific interest, such as aviation or sea service. Adventurous units might also inquire about combining a visit to the Congaree Heritage Preserve battlefield, with a leadership debriefing at the Relic Room (it’s about a five-mile hike in-between, if you’d like to follow the 1865 route).
Cadet programs at the Relic Room are free of charge.
Homeschool Fridays
Our popular Homeschool Programs are free programs offered one or two Wednesdays and Fridays each month during the academic year.
- Friday sessions begin at 2:30 p.m. and feature exciting, true stories of South Carolina history to enrich your curriculum and have fun with history.
- Wednesday sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. and cover a particular leader, battle or theme in greater detail.
- Both programs are designed for students of all ages.
- These are designed to be engaging, interactive, and discussion based.
- Free tours for homeschool support groups and associations are also available
Check our calendar for upcoming topics.
Virtual Learning
Can’t visit in person? We offer a growing library of educational videos designed to support classroom instruction and spark curiosity.
Looking for a specific topic? We welcome suggestions.
Contact Joe Long, Curator of Education: wjlong@crr.sc.gov