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”

Charleston Area Branch ASALH Commemorate the Birthday of Dr Carter G. Woodson – Join Us, Dec. 9th for a Special Celebration!

The Charleston Area Branch ASALH invites you to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "The Father of Black History." This event celebrates his legacy and contributions to Black … Continue reading Charleston Area Branch ASALH Commemorate the Birthday of Dr Carter G. Woodson – Join Us, Dec. 9th for a Special Celebration!

CHS ASALH Joins Avery Research for the Black and Brown Interpreters Meetup – Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, SC – Sat. May, 25, 2024

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

Join CHS ASALH, CLS, and Buxton Books on May 8, 2024, ~ In Conversation with Dr. Fields-Black on “COMBEE” and Harriet Tubman’s Daring Raid

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.

Charleston Area ASALH Supports Burke High School Band: Fostering Musical Talent and Opportunities

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

Tuffus Zimbabwe Presents The Music of Charleston Composer Edmond T Jenkins: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church ~ April 28th, 2024

Continuing this year's ASALH Black History 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts, the Charleston Area Branch ASALH invites you to support a wonderful local event. Tiffus Zimbabwe, a celebrated … Continue reading Tuffus Zimbabwe Presents The Music of Charleston Composer Edmond T Jenkins: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church ~ April 28th, 2024

Gullah Geechee Heritage Rag Quilting Workshop Series / Honoring Cynthia Graham Hurd / March 7, 11, 23 – CCPL Hurd/St Andrew Library

Dates March 7 @ 2 - 4 PM / March 11 @ 2 - 4 PM / March 23 @ 10 AM Location Riley Center for Livable Communities (178 Lockwood … Continue reading Gullah Geechee Heritage Rag Quilting Workshop Series / Honoring Cynthia Graham Hurd / March 7, 11, 23 – CCPL Hurd/St Andrew Library