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 …
Live 5 News: State allots $1M for advertising of Internat’l African American Museum
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 …
Time Magazine: World’s Greatest Places 2024 – International African American Museum
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) …
Charleston City Paper: “What journalists discovered as tourists in Charleston”
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, …
Post and Courier’s Charleston Scene: “Looking for ways to beat the summer heat in Charleston? Check out these cool spots.”
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 …
The Points Guy: “The 12 best road trips to take with your family this summer”
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 …
New York Times: A New Museum Specializes in Black Genealogy
Charleston’s International African American History Museum helps visitors fill in the blanks of their family’s pasts. Link here to read the article
Charleston City Paper: Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours
Visitors and residents often ask what they should do with free time in Charleston and the surrounding area. But with so many possibilities, it’s often difficult to pick out just one or two experiences. Read More
WCIV ABC4News: ‘Amazing to witness!’: Leaders reflect on the history and 1-year anniversary of the IAAM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A tour bus offloads passengers at the doorstep of Charleston’s International African American Museum. Their excited chatter is a precursor of expectations during their visit in this surprisingly low humidity mid-morning during summer. They file by two-by-two, some stop to read a marker stationed near the city sidewalk and property line …
The Black Wall Street Times:
Celebrate Black history year-round! Discover landmarks like Harriet Tubman’s Home, the International African American Museum, and St. Helena Island. Read More
