# Event Details - **Event Name**: Our Prehistoric Palmetto State - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the FCM for a fossil workshop w/ paleontologist Ashby Gale, offering a fun & engaging glimpse into South Carolina's extinct fauna.About this EventJoin the FCM for a free fossil workshop offering a fun & engaging glimpse into South Carolina's extinct fauna.Our Prehistoric Palmetto State is an engaging presentation on the process of fossilization and the diverse animals present in South Carolina’s fossil record. Paleontologist Ashby Gale will construct explanations for why fossil deposits are located where they are, interpret past data from the fossil record to analyze historical climate patterns, and explore the driving mechanisms of fossilization processes. Throughout the presentation, he will share different fossils collected in the Lowcountry for the audience to get an up-close look at the Lowcountry's prehistoric past! The presentation typically lasts an hour and 15 minutes, and guests may ask questions at the conclusion of the talk.Guests may bring fossils and questions! For fossils, please limit to 10 finds per family to ensure the line doesn't get too long.Mr. Gale will also have copies of the book he helped co-author, A Beachcomber's Guide to Fossils, for sale ($29.95). Compiled from decades of visiting beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, collecting fossils, and conducting extensive research, A Beachcomber's Guide to Fossils is the definitive guide for amateur collectors and professionals interested in learning more about the deep history they tread on during their vacations. Authored by Bob, Pam, and Ashby Gale, this guide offers more than twelve hundred high-quality color photographs and detailed descriptions of more than three hundred fossil specimens found on beaches from Texas, east to Florida, and north to New Jersey. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/our-prehistoric-palmetto-state/100001978611031859 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Florence - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Florence County Museum - **lat**: 34.1957564 - **long**: -79.7664143 - **full address**: Florence County Museum, 111 West Cheves Street, Florence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Our Prehistoric Palmetto State - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/243a848b27ad2ec74c3dfc80490102936520abec9669ce71745c34153e59068b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2e302f-gmir.jpg?v=1766823650 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Our Prehistoric Palmetto State being held? - **A:** Our Prehistoric Palmetto State takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:15 pm at Florence County Museum, 111 West Cheves Street, Florence, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Our Prehistoric Palmetto State? - **A:** Our Prehistoric Palmetto State is organized by Florence County Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Our Prehistoric Palmetto State is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Florence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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