Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
On June 8th, Charleston remembers. The 27th Annual Middle Passage Ancestor Remembrance Ceremony honors the millions lost during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Descendants gather for a day of reflection, education, and healing.
The Gullah people of Charleston, South Carolina, hold a special place in Memorial Day history. Recently discovered evidence suggests they held the first Decoration Day ceremony on May 1, 1865, honoring Union soldiers buried in a mass grave. This event, including a parade, speeches, and a picnic, marked a powerful celebration of freedom and a reclamation of space by formerly enslaved people.
This meeting is open to the community. Persons interested in learning about or joining ASALH are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you! Saturday, June 1, 2024 Hurd/St … Continue reading Charleston Area Branch ASALH General Membership Meeting
ASALH joins Avery Research at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel, South Carolina to delve into the harsh experiences of African men, women, and children enslaved on Lowcountry rice plantations. … Continue reading CHS ASALH Joins Avery Research for the Black and Brown Interpreters Meetup – Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, SC – Sat. May, 25, 2024
The Charleston Library Society, Buxton Books, in partnership with CHS ASALH are hosting an event with historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black and conservationist David Ray. Dr. Fields-Black will discuss her book on Harriet Tubman's Combahee River Raid, connecting it to Gullah Geechee culture. David Ray will share insights on land and water conservation in South Carolina.
In alignment with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's (ASALH) 2024 Black History Month theme, "African Americans in the Arts," the Charleston Area ASALH is … Continue reading Charleston Area ASALH Supports Burke High School Band: Fostering Musical Talent and Opportunities