The South Carolina Maritime Museum

05/12/2026

We’re glad to help share this upcoming program presented by our friends at the Georgetown County Library.

Join The South Carolina Maritime Museum staff next Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 AM at the library for a talk with the CEO of Wounded Nature–Working Veterans, as he discusses abandoned boats and debris impacting our coastal waterways.

We hope to see you there.
📍 Georgetown Library

05/11/2026

Even our goat knows… life jackets save lives. 🐐🛟

This Friday, May 15, SCMM staff will be wearing life jackets to work in celebration of National Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day as part of National Safe Boating Week.

Whether you're on the water every day or just occasionally, wearing a life jacket can save your life.

We’d love for you to join us. Take a photo of yourself or your team in a life jacket and post it to our page using so we can celebrate safety together!

05/09/2026

Still looking for the perfect gift for Mom? Skip the flowers, skip the chocolate, because what your Mom really wants…. Is a goat!!! Or better yet, a goat family!! Stop by the museum today and pick up the perfect gift. You’ll thank us later 🐐🐐🐐

05/07/2026

What an incredible Palmetto Giving Day!

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our posts, and helped spread the word. Your support means more kids will have the chance to learn, grow, and get out on the water through our Youth Sailing Program.

We’re so grateful to be part of a community that shows up like this.
THANK YOU!

05/06/2026

This is why we do it.

Programs like ours give kids confidence, independence, and a place to belong on the water.

There is still time to give during Palmetto Giving Day! https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/south-carolina-maritime-museum

05/06/2026

Check out James’ top 3 reasons he loves sailing ⛵

During Palmetto Giving Day, your gift helps make experiences like this possible for more kids and brings us closer to our fundraising goal.

Thank you for your support!

05/06/2026

Our Goat took on the Plinko board and won $3,000 for our Youth Sailing Program!

Huge thanks to the Tamsberg Family Foundation and Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation for supporting local nonprofits in such a fun and meaningful way.

Every bit of this goes right back to getting kids on the water.

You have until 6pm tomorrow evening to give online and help us reach our goal! Thank you!!

05/05/2026

Every summer, James and his family travel from Scotland to Georgetown. One of the first things he does is get back on the water with us!

Our youth sailing program has been part of James' summer tradition. What started here has stayed with him far beyond Georgetown, carrying into other parts of his life and even other countries!

He and his family have become an important part of OUR family!

Jennifer, James' mom wanted to share this: “My son has been attending the SC Maritime Museum for 5 summers. It has changed his life. Not only has he learned the skill of sailing—but also confidence, camaraderie, competition, and teamwork. He feels part of a very special community.

The development of the program over recent years has been fantastic. The energy and commitment demonstrated by the team could not be overstated and is hugely appreciated.”

This is the kind of impact your support makes possible!

On Palmetto Giving Day, help us continue creating experiences that stay with kids long after summer ends.
👉 https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/south-carolina-maritime-museum

05/05/2026

It's Palmetto Giving Day! Hear it straight from Beckett, one of our sailors!

Our program is more than just learning to sail—it’s about confidence, teamwork, and finding your place on the water (plus, it's FUN!)

Your support helps make experiences like this possible!
👉 https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/south-carolina-maritime-museum

05/04/2026

For Palmetto Giving Day, we’re raising support for our Youth Sailing Program and giving more kids the chance to learn, grow, and connect with our coastal waters.

Come out and celebrate with us and other amazing nonprofits on May 5 from 4–7 PM at the Kaminski House lawn (and get a photo with our GOAT!) It’s a great way to give back and be part of something meaningful.

04/29/2026

Our goats enjoyed yoga on our deck yesterday morning! Grateful for awesome partner organizations like Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA!

This morning's Yoga on the Harborwalk was so awesome that we even had our local mascots from The South Carolina Maritime Museum stop by! 🐐🐐