“Starry, Starry Nights”

Quilters of centuries past evidently embraced the idea of falling asleep beneath a spread of stars—view the various ways in which they interpreted celestial themes into the hand-sewn works of art in this colorful exhibit. The 13 pieces, part of an ongoing rotation of quilts pulled from The Charleston Museum’s permanent textile collection, range in date from 1840 to 1900. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm. $10; $5 ages three-12; free for child under three. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org