The Nine Dragons Carpet made its way to the Florence Museum during the early 1950′s, but its origin can be traced back to the mid 18th century within the heart of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Learn more about the Pee Dee’s connection to this fascinating object in this new blog series highlighting various pieces from the museum’s permanent collection.

A ceremony was held at the Florence Museum on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 where the Trustees of the Florence Museum and the United States Postal Service proudly announced the circulation of a commemorative Forever® stamp honoring Florence, SC native William H. Johnson, featuring still-life Flowers. Flowers, an oil-on-plywood painting dated 1939-1940, depicts a vase of boldly rendered, brightly colored blooms on a small red table…

Please join the Trustees of the Florence Museum and the United States Postal Service on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 in celebrating the first day of circulation of a commemorative stamp honoring Florence, SC native, William H. Johnson. Program will begin at 3:30 at the Florence Museum with a small reception following. Opportunities will be available to purchase post marked first day circulation envelopes.

Corrie McCallum was born in Sumter, South Carolina, in 1914. She attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC from 1932-36, where she met her future husband and fellow artist, William Melton Halsey. McCallum and Halsey moved on to the Boston Museum School of Fine Art. In 1936 where she was offered an opportunity …