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Remember D-Day with a new exhibition at SCSM

May 23, 2024 • 
South Carolina State Museum
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Cola-SCSM-May 2024

The new exhibition will highlight stories of South Carolinians who served in World War II, such as Squadron Commander Ernest Henderson and Pilot Roscoe Draper.

Photo courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum

On Saturday, June 8, the South Carolina State Museum will host an 80th Anniversary D-Day Salute. The event honors the momentous victory of D-Day with:

Psst... General admission to the event is free for veterans, active military, and their families.

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