Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
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
Liz Alston, educator, historian and Emanuel AME church historiographer passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 . She was also once chair of the Charleston County School board. Liz was … Continue reading Tribute to Liz Alston by Donald West
Griots of Cotton, Indigo, & Clay at the City Gallery (January 17 and closing February 27, 2022 at City Gallery) Griots of Cotton, Indigo, & Clay debuts the permanent collection of … Continue reading Black and Indigenous Art in Charleston
The Colour of Music Festival, which highlights musicians and composers of color, will host a Chamber Music Series in Charleston from Wednesday, February 2nd to Saturday, February 5th. The Black … Continue reading Colour of Music CHARLESTON CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES FEBRUARY 2-5, 2022
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor upcoming “Freedom’s Eve” Watch Night and Emancipation Day Commemorative Service has reached capacity for in-person attendance — Sold Out! They are delighted that many of … Continue reading Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor “Freedom’s Eve” Watch Night and Emancipation Day Commemorative Service on December 31, 2021
In October 2021, Charleston Area Branch of ASALH members Julia-Ellen Davis and Vicki Davis Williams visited London, England, to commemorate the blue English Heritage plaque for William and Ellen Craft. … Continue reading Charleston Area Branch of ASALH’s former president’s ancestors honored
A family friendly event, the Black Food Truck Festival highlights the most delicious food trucks in combination with culture, music, and fun. Anticipation and excitement for BFTF is high with … Continue reading Black Food Truck Festival November 13th and 14th in Mt. Pleasant
The College of Charleston's Department of Political Science invites you to our annual convocation. Our guest speaker, Congressman James E. Clyburn, will be here to discuss the importance of voting … Continue reading College of Charleston Political Science Convocation of Majors with Representative James Clyburn on Tuesday, November 9th at 3:30 p.m. EST
For Immediate Release – Oct. 24, 2021Contact – Michael Allen, 1-843-696-9558 Public Program on Coronavirus Impact on African Americans to be Held Sunday in Mount Pleasant Mt. Pleasant -- The … Continue reading Public Program on Coronavirus Impact on African Americans to be Held Sunday, October 31st at 3pm in Mount Pleasant
This event is hosted by the College of Charleston, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture and the International African American Museum and the Anson Street African … Continue reading Ancestral Visions: Honoring the Past, Navigating the Future. A Conversation in Memory of Dr. Ade Ofunnyin and Mr. Leroy Lewis on November 3rd at 7pm via Zoom