Nov 122014
Our speaker on Wednesday morning was Allen Roberson, Director of the SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum. Born and raised in Belton, SC, Mr. Roberson attended Clemson University, but graduated from USC with a BA in English and History. He attended graduate school at USC, earning a graduate certificate in museum administration.
In 2001, Mr. Roberson began his career at the McKissick Museum and worked for the Department of Archives and History. He later worked as the Collections Curator at the US Marine Corps Museum at Parris Island. Hired as Director in 1998 by SC Budget and Control Board, Mr. Roberson has worked to restructure, revitalize and relocate the SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum.