By Jenny Peterson Inside the International African American Museum, a robust staff of 60 people make up learning and engagement teams and engagement for faith-based community teams. There’s also the Center for Family History, a family genealogy center, which will help visitors trace their ancestry in a library-like setting. (Photo/Jenny Peterson) A triumphant celebration and …
By Megan Fernandes mfernandes@postandcourier.com The International African American Museum made a grand public entrance June 27, selling out tickets in advance for its first week-and-a-half while making an impression on its inaugural group of patrons. When the doors opened to the public for the first time at 10 a.m., the line stretched from the entrance staircase to …
By Jordan Cioppa CHARLESTON, S.C (WCBD) – Twenty-three years of waiting came to an end on Tuesday when the International African American Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time. Overcome with emotion and gratitude, Barbara Oree stood in front on the IAAM on the grand opening to take it all in. …
Tonya Matthews, president and director of the International African American Museum, said the only thing you need to bring to this museum is curiosity, we will do the rest.Ap’s photo Charleston. The African American International Museum, which opens to the public today in South Carolina, will allow visitors to delve into the origins and pilgrimage …
By Lauren SausserJUNE 27, 2023 REPUBLISH THIS STORY The new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, features nine galleries and multiple exhibits that span several centuries of Black history. (LAUREN SAUSSER / KFF HEALTH NEWS) CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maude Callen, a Black nurse-midwife, delivered more than 800 infants across the South Carolina Lowcountry starting in …
Charleston, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on the first phase of Mid85 industrial park in Spartanburg, S.C. Phase one consists of two speculative warehouse facilities totaling 1,195,342 square feet. The park, which will total over two million square …
Exhibition profiling revolutionary African American men to launch with opening Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., as a special exhibition and as a component part of the grand opening of the museum. The exhibition from the Smithsonian Museum presents the history of a nation through …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The International African American Museum (IAAM) will soon welcome visitors as it celebrates the long-awaited opening of the downtown Charleston institution that will honor and reflect on the history of the African American people, their culture, and impact on Charleston. “We’re thrilled to welcome community members, visitors, and dignitaries from far …
The International African American Museum (IAAM) explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, on the nation, and on the world, shining light and sharing stories of the diverse journeys, origin, and achievements of descendants of the African Diaspora. Located in Charleston, S.C., at the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, …
The International African American Museum has announced plans for its community dedication ceremony celebration in Marion Square beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24. The event, presented by Boeing, will bring visitors, community and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the private dedication ceremony taking place at the museum site that morning. Link here to read full …
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