LowcountryBizSC: Plans for IAAM’s Gullah Geechee exhibit made possible by Yawkey Foundation

Inspired by Gullah Geechee History, Yawkey Foundation donates $1MM to International African American Museum The International African American Museum has received a grant of $1 million from the Yawkey Foundation in support of the Museum’s inaugural year of operations and installation and development of the Gullah Geechee exhibition gallery. This gallery is dedicated to promoting

SC Arts The Hub: IAAM gets third round of support from Ford Foundation

Grant to assist Gullah storytelling, more The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford Foundation that will support its inaugural year of operation, including exhibition installations and early programming, genealogy workshops, and Gullah storytelling programs. This is the third grant from Ford to the museum since 2017, and it

Charleston Regional Business Journal:International African American Museum receives $500,000 grant

The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford Foundation that will support the museum’s inaugural year of operation, including exhibition installations and early programming, genealogy workshops and Gullah storytelling programs.   “This is our momentum year. As we head down the finish line of artifact and exhibition installation, we are also launching several programs

Inspired by Gullah Geechee History, Yawkey Foundation donates $1MM to International African American Museum

Gift Perpetuates the Foundation’s Longstanding Commitment to South Carolina’s Lowcountry  Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum has received a grant of $1 million from the Yawkey Foundation in support of the Museum’s inaugural year of operations and installation and development of the Gullah Geechee exhibition gallery. This gallery is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding about

Ford Foundation Increases Commitment to the International African American Museum

            Third Round of Funding Sets the Stage for a new Telling of the African American Journey. Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford Foundation that will support the Museum’s inaugural year of operation, including exhibition installations and early programming,

IAAM’s CEO named one of Charleston’s “50 Most Influential People of 2021”

Charleston, S.C. – Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), has been selected by the Charleston Business Magazine (CBM) as one of the 50 Most Influential People of 2021. Designed to recognize those who have made an impact on their community, the program evaluates candidates based on leadership

Thomas & Hutton: T&H PROJECT IN THE NEWS: UPSTATE TRADE CENTER

Congratulations to our partners at Frampton Construction on the groundbreaking of The Keith Corporation’s Upstate Trade Center in Greenville. T&H provided survey, planning, design, and permitting for the 907,444-square-foot industrial development and will continue to provide construction phase services. Read More