Acclaimed comedian Chris Rock visited Charleston’s International African American Museum on Oct. 2, getting back to his roots not only as a native of Andrews, South Carolina, but as one who seeks to learn. “It is always exciting to welcome people back home and share their excitement about learning how the African American journey has …
Taylor Miller, with Fox 24 Now, explores the International African American Museum. Check out the link below: https://youtu.be/XGWH2wIa86E?si=Q3widfg64Uh3ky4M
For more than a century, Charleston was the wealthiest city per capita in all of North America. Why? Rice. Up the intertidal Cooper and Ashley rivers sat dozens of plantations, each relying on enslaved people to clear the swamps, prepare the rice fields, build the berms and gates, plant and harvest, thresh and bag, and …
Megan Fernandes writes, “Tucked along the Atlantic shore just east of the major Interstate 95 corridor, Charleston along with its steeple-studded skyline and cobblestone streets has always been a favorite getaway. Around 8 million visitors now flock to the Holy City each year. Whether its a vacation or staycation, Charleston has options for everyone and …
Laura Begley Bloom writes, What are the best places to visit in the world? Time magazine just revealed its annual World’s Greatest Places List, which highlights 100 amazing places around the globe—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more. “Time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places is unique for several reasons,” senior editor Emma Barker told me …
By Melissa Rademaker CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The state is giving the International African American Museum $1 million to expand advertising after the museum applied for funds. The museum says expanding its targeted reach will benefit tourism across the Lowcountry. Explore Charleston Board Chair Dan Blumenstock says it’s been an attraction for families as well as …
BY RONDA RACHA PENRICE Proposed publicly by former Charleston mayor Joe Riley more than 20 years ago, and championed by Congressman Jim Clyburn, the nation’s second largest African American museum finally opened last summer. To symbolize the sacredness of its location on Gadsden’s Wharf, a place where African captives arrived by the thousands, the International African American Museum (IAAM) …
Andy Brack writes, “ When more than 100 journalists from around the country met in Charleston last week for the annual AAN Publishing conference, they were sure to sniff out cool things to see and do that many visitors miss. “No. 1 for me wasn’t any one place,” noted Krystal Knapp of the Jersey Vindicator in Princeton, …
Chelsea Grinstead identifies the International African American Museum as a place to visit this summer: “Charleston’s newest museum just turned 1 year old, and it’s a great spot to bring a historically inclined friend or date to browse the 12 permanent exhibitions on display. “Follow the North Star: Freedom in the Age of Mobility” is …
In this article on summer road trips, Devorah Lev-Tov writes, “Head north on Route 17 along the coast up to charming Charleston. Once there, you can explore Museum Mile, a walkable route that includes museums like the Charleston Museum and the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, along with some historic homes and green parks. The …
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