You won’t need to travel far this summer to get a sense of the southern port city of Charleston. Explore Charleston’s show garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in July is designed to capture the beauty, elegance and diverse landscapes of the charming port city, where sultry, subtropical marshes, grasses and waterways collide with …
Charleston Regional Business Journal: Smithsonian secretary to help kick off new Charleston museum speaker series
By Hollie Moore An executive with the Smithsonian National Museum of History will participate in the launch of a new speaker series at the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston. The Salon Marronge speaker series will feature “prominent and provocative artists, thought leaders and changemakers” speaking with Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of IAAM, and will …
Greenville News: 15 Minutes With … Dr. Tonya Matthews of the International African American Museum
By Leanne Cobb Dr. Tonya Matthews was taught never to turn down an opportunity without exploring it first. But in 2020 Dr. Matthews, like many others, was more focused on stability and familiarity than new opportunities. Still, lessons engrained during childhood run deep, so when a national search firm called Dr. Matthews to discuss …
Travel Noire: 8 REASONS WHY SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston, South Carolina is an intriguing destination. Travelers should go during spring which is the best time to visit Charleston. Link to full article here
LowcountryBizSC: Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III is first guest on the newly launched International African American Museum’s Salon Marronage speaker series
Secretary Bunch and IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will discuss how museums have become narrators of our collective journey and inspirations for future generations. Link here to read more.
Essence Magazine: 7 Reasons Charleston Is The Perfect Place To Be This Time Of Year
This popular coastal destination is a goldmine for anyone interested in little-known Black history and culture Bridgette Bartlett Royall writes, “Opened in 2023, the International African American Museum (IAAM) is the intersection of trauma and triumph. IAAM is intentionally located in the previously mentioned Gadsden’s Wharf and thoroughly delivers on educating, inspiring and challenging all visitors. …
Columbia Business Monthly: Year of Triumph
Below is an excerpt from the Columbia Business Monthly: The museum will also host special programming from Juneteenth to the anniversary to celebrate its present and future success. The programming includes: J.O.Y. Juneteenth on the Yard: On June 19, IAAM Public Historian Brandon Reid will host this celebration beginning at noon, featuring local hip-hop sensation Benny …
Holy City Sinner: IAAM Celebrates First Anniversary with a Week of Special Events
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its first anniversary with numerous special programs designed to promote the museum’s accomplishments. Click here to read more
Greenville Business Magazine: The Business Narrative: Year of Triumph
Written by Donna Walker International African American Museum (IAAM) Celebrates First Anniversary The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its first anniversary with numerous special programs designed to promote the museum’s accomplishments and encourage residents across Charleston, the Lowcountry, and the state of South Carolina to embrace the iconic entity as a local treasure …
LowcountryBizSC: Year of triumph: International African American Museum (IAAM) celebrates first anniversary with special programming from Juneteenth through the anniversary
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its first anniversary with numerous special programs designed to promote the museum’s accomplishments and encourage residents across Charleston, the Lowcountry, and the state of South Carolina to embrace the iconic entity as a local treasure that is becoming a national icon. Link here to read more.