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 …
International African American Museum to host Smithsonian Museum Men of Change exhibit and events
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 …
WCBD News 2: International African American Museum gearing up for dedication ceremony
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 …
Go Bang Magazine: “Grand Opening” of International African American Museum, S.C.
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, …
Charleston Regional Business Journal: International African American Museum announces plans for community dedication ceremony
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 …
Holy City Sinner: EVENTSInternational African American Museum Shares Grand Opening Community Celebration Plans
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a community dedication ceremony celebration at Marion Square set for June 24th at 10 am. The event will bring visitors, community, and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the private dedication ceremony taking place at the museum site that morning. Charlamagne tha God, national radio host …
International African American Museum shares grand opening community celebration plans
Marion Square events include Charlamagne tha God as emcee plus Patti Austin, Ranky Tanky, and DJ SCrib Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) is getting in full swing for the community dedication ceremony celebration at Marion Square set for June 24 at 10 a.m. The event, presented by Boeing, will bring visitors, community, and …
The Post and Courier: Hicks: The Emanuel Nine deserve better than today’s cynical politics
A lot has changed in the eight years since the Emanuel Church shootings, in both Charleston and the world. We’ve been through two divisive presidential elections, a global pandemic and several subsequent national tragedies that sparked frank — if often frustrating — conversations about race in America. Read More
The Post and Courier: Charleston’s Four Seasons and hotel redo of ‘eyesore’ tower up for review
The two major downtown Charleston hotel developments — South Carolina’s first Four Seasons and a 10-story project near WestEdge — will undergo a second look by the city’s Board of Architectural Review this week. The future Four Seasons at 155 Meeting St. is up for discussion June 14, as the developer seeks conceptual approval and a possible extra floor. Read More
Post and Courier: Charleston’s IAAM planning celebratory events as museum opening nears
The International African American Museum is just weeks away from its debut and the museum’s staff is planning to kick off the highly-anticipated opening with a lineup of events the week before. Leading up to June 27 opening day, the community is invited to attend celebratory events across Charleston. Link here to read full article