Latest grant brings total donation from the foundation to $1M The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s total philanthropic investment to $1 million. This most recent grant will provide $200,000 for museum general operating costs in addition to $550,000 for the Center …
In Charleston, the land bears witness. But the water is where the story begins. It was on the waves of the Atlantic, beginning in the 16th century, that hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans—packed tightly into the cargo holds of European slave ships—were transported from West Africa to the Americas. If they survived the treacherous crossing …
Marked with a slew of commemoration events earlier this year, The Charleston Museum – known as America’s first museum – is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2023. It was founded by members of the Charleston Library Society on January 12, 1773, and was first established to preview the state’s natural history. The museum has since evolved …
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the foundation’s total philanthropic investment to $1 million. The most recent grant will provide $200,000 for museum general operating costs in addition to $550,000 for the Center for Family History (CFH), an unprecedented research center with a special focus on African American …
A decision on plans for a new 133-unit hotel at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina at Patriots Point are on hold for now. Mount Pleasant Town Council elected to postpone a vote on the proposal last week. No reason was given. Read More
International African American Museum receives $750,000 donation from the New York Life Foundation Latest grant brings total donation from the foundation to $1M Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s total philanthropic investment to $1 million. This most recent …
Charlotte, N.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group in Ayden, N.C. The Pepsi-Cola franchiser held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 18, 2023, to mark the occasion. The Keith Corporation, a …
Grant to Fund Museum’s Film and Multimedia Projects Over a Three-Year Span Charleston, S.C. – The Mellon Foundation, a New York-based major arts and humanities philanthropic organization, made its third contribution to the International African American Museum (IAAM), bringing the total philanthropic investment to over $2 million. The first grant of $150,000 was made in 2017 …
Frampton Construction Co. LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has expanded its operations by adding a new office in Tampa, Fla. The office, located at 4300 West Cypress St., Suite 200, marks the company’s third location, according to a Frampton news release. It also has offices in …
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is set to debut Tuesday, June 27. Originally scheduled for Jan. 21, the museum’s grand opening was delayed to stabilize humidity and temperature levels within the new building. Through programming and authentic storytelling, the IAAM will work to honor the untold stories of the African American journey. Read More
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