The Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society (LGMS) of Charleston, SC is a nonprofit organization chartered in the state of South Carolina, April 8, 1969. The purpose of the society is "to foster the interest in and to facilitate the study of gems, minerals, fossils and other related fields of geology and biology."

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Don't forget to come to the meetings!!! They are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Ashley River Fire Department, 8045 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, South Carolina 29418.  Refreshments & Fellowship beginning at 6:30PM, followed by a Business Meeting at 7:00PM.

Visitors and guests are always welcome!

For directions, please use the map below.


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Lowcountry Gem and Mineral Society are proud members of:

American Federation of Mineralogical SocietiesOld rockhounds never die, they just slowly petrify.Southeast Federation Mineralogical Societies, Inc.


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