Charleston ASALH Kicks Off Black History Month 2025: Exploring “African Americans and Labor”

The Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is thrilled to announce the start of an exciting new year of events, … Continue reading Charleston ASALH Kicks Off Black History Month 2025: Exploring “African Americans and Labor”

Branch Quarterly Membership Meeting – March 16, 2024 – St Andrews Library (Hurd Room)

Date Saturday 16th, March 2024 Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location St. Andrews Library - 1735 N Woodmere Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 (Hurd Room) Description The first membership meeting … Continue reading Branch Quarterly Membership Meeting – March 16, 2024 – St Andrews Library (Hurd Room)

CHS Area Branch Presents ASALH 2024 Black History Theme: African Americans and the Arts

The Charleston Area Branch of ASALH invites you to join their Black History Month celebrations with the theme "African Americans and the Arts." Collaborating with various partners throughout the Lowcountry, Charleston Area Branch ASALH commits to keeping African American history and legacy in the forefront. ASALH's National office will host a Virtual Black History Month Festival accessible on YouTube throughout February. Explore African American heritage and stay updated on events via Charleston ASALH's events page.

9 Facts You Should Know about Local Hero, Septima P. Clark

"I believe unconditionally in the ability of people to respond when they are told the truth. We need to be taught to study rather than to believe, to inquire rather … Continue reading 9 Facts You Should Know about Local Hero, Septima P. Clark

Anson Street African Burial Ground Project Reanimation on Feb 26, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Join our community-advised conversation so that we can continue to serve you through our research and interpretation initiatives! Time & Location Feb 26, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cannon Street … Continue reading Anson Street African Burial Ground Project Reanimation on Feb 26, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Black History Month: Resisting Slavery – Special Screening and Q&A With Smithsonian Curators

Over the past year, Smithsonian readers like you have joined us for virtual live events. Together, we have explored the nation’s history, its triumphs as well as its failings. In our next … Continue reading Black History Month: Resisting Slavery – Special Screening and Q&A With Smithsonian Curators

CHS Area Branch of ASALH Does Black History Month-February 2022

Calendar of Events Feburary 1-28 ASALH 2022 Black History Month Virtual Festival  (register at www.asalh.org) February 1- Charleston County Council Resolution Recognizing 2022 Black History Month February 7- “Black History Talks” Radio … Continue reading CHS Area Branch of ASALH Does Black History Month-February 2022