Megan Fernandez, with the Post and Courier, writes, “Charleston is praised by hospitality publications for its rich culture, history and preserved landmarks. What many don’t realize is how much influence African American and Gullah-Geechee cultures had, and still have, on the region’s tourism industry.” Link to the Post and Courier HERE to read more.
Post and Courier: “Charleston boasts a plethora of historic architecture, of many styles and uses”
Charleston has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades. New construction has rattled windows all over the place: in-fill in residential areas; large homes that replace older, smaller ones; big hotels and bigger apartment blocks; and large, glassy office buildings. Soon, 65 acres of warehouses and open space facing Charleston …
Food & Wine: “How a Single Grain Shaped the History of This City — and Holds the Key to Its Future”
A hunger for rice laid Charleston’s foundation. Could a love for the grain — and the city that grew from it — be the way to a more unified future? Read the full article here. An excerpt from Food & Wine: “When you travel to Charleston, it’s important to keep a mantra in mind: You don’t …
Black Hot Fire Network: “The new museum at America’s largest slave port site also taps into a deeply rooted joy”
Black Hot Fire Network shares story on IAAM from CNN. Click HERE to read the article.
Traveller: “Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences”
The International African American Museum listed among the 2024 Traveller Awards. “Hands up if your perfect getaway involves getting under the skin of a destination as a local would – with a few indulgences to boot? From canoeing a sacred river to paying a visit to a South African chief, these hand-picked experiences go beyond …
Greenville Journal: “Greer gallery hosts International African American Museum anniversary celebration”
The International African American Museum in Charleston held a one-year anniversary celebration at the Hampton III Gallery in Taylors. The museum is located on 14 Wharfside St. in downtown Charleston, just down the harbor from the South Carolina Aquarium. An Upstate venue may seem like an odd fit for the celebration, but not when you dig a little deeper. …
WCSC-TV: “Harriet Tubman traveling exhibit arrives at Internat’l African American Museum”
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A bronze sculpture paying tribute to famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman has arrived in Charleston. The nine-foot-tall display of Tubman depicts her leading a young girl to freedom and will be on display in the breezeway of the International African American Museum. Link HERE for the full story.
UNESCO: “Places of History and Memory: UNESCO launched a new global network linked to enslavement and the slave trade”
UNESCO inaugurated its Network of Places of History and Memory Linked to the Enslavement and the Slave Trade unveiling the first 22 locations to join the network during a high-level celebration in Paris on 9-10 October marking the 30th Anniversary of Organization’s flagship programme, Routes of Enslaved Peoples, in partnership with Canada’s Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat. …
“Routes of Enslaved Peoples: First 22 places join the new UNESCO’s Network of Places of History and Memory”
The International African American Museum joins UNESCO’s Network of Places of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade. Congratulations to IAAM on this honor! Link HERE to read the story.
Smithsonian Magazine: “Five Historic Places to Experience Charleston, South Carolina’s Captivating Past”
The Charleston area is widely celebrated for its charming cobblestone streets, Spanish moss-draped trees, and postcard-worthy waterfront—not to mention its mouthwatering Lowcountry fusion cuisine. But beyond its undeniable charms, the destination is a veritable patchwork quilt of cultures and shared histories. In every direction one explores, it becomes a winding, experiential exhibit where the nation’s colonial …
