Join the NAACP Charleston, SC at the Branch Freedom Fund Gala as we continue the fight for justice together!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade – CHS ASALH Member Dr. Tamara Butler of Avery Research Center, 2025 Parade Marshal – YWCA Greater Charleston
Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 Time: Lineup begins at 7:00 AM | Parade starts at 9:00 AM Location: Parade Route Details and Meeting Location TBA CHS ASALH celebrates the legacy … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade – CHS ASALH Member Dr. Tamara Butler of Avery Research Center, 2025 Parade Marshal – YWCA Greater Charleston
“Septima” at Waterfront Park – A Play About Local Civil Rights Leader Septima P. Clark
We are thrilled to invite you to a special event presented by Pure Theatre, one of our valued ASALH Institutional Members. Come experience “Septima”, a powerful play that brings to … Continue reading “Septima” at Waterfront Park – A Play About Local Civil Rights Leader Septima P. Clark
Soil Collection Ceremony – ASABG and CCSSC Event – Oct 21st
Community members are invited to join the ASABG team and the College of Charleston’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston for a ceremonial soil collection from the Brown … Continue reading Soil Collection Ceremony – ASABG and CCSSC Event – Oct 21st
Art Auction Benefiting Mother Emanuel AME Church – Charleston Visitors’ Center
Over 80+ unique items have been donated, including the "Monroe Art Collection"! You will receive a notification to bid online on October 2nd. Shop early for the holidays! . Mother Emanuel … Continue reading Art Auction Benefiting Mother Emanuel AME Church – Charleston Visitors’ Center
Albert Simons Medal of Excellence Award & Lecture – Joseph McGill Jr
"The College of Charleston’s Historic Preservation and Community Planning (HPCP) Program will present its Albert Simons Medal of Excellence to Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of The Slave Dwelling Project and … Continue reading Albert Simons Medal of Excellence Award & Lecture – Joseph McGill Jr
*NEW DATE* CHS Area ASALH Joins Charleston Gaillard Center & Buxton Books for “A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates”
Charleston Gaillard Center & Buxton Books Present A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates Moderated by Dr. Tonya Matthews . The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Between the World and … Continue reading *NEW DATE* CHS Area ASALH Joins Charleston Gaillard Center & Buxton Books for “A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates”
Juneteenth on King – City of Charleston & Moja Arts Festival – June 19
"Join us for a family-friendly block party celebrating the announcement of the MOJA Arts Festival's 40th Anniversary season: outdoor dining, live music, dancing, and artisan and crafts vendors." Wednesday, June … Continue reading Juneteenth on King – City of Charleston & Moja Arts Festival – June 19
Charleston’s 27th Annual Ancestor Remembrance in Review – June 8, 2024
The Charleston Middle Passage Ancestor Remembrance ceremony wouldn't be possible without the dedication of so many. Our deepest gratitude goes to all who participated, from the CHS ASALH Remembrance Committee … Continue reading Charleston’s 27th Annual Ancestor Remembrance in Review – June 8, 2024
Lowcountry Jazz Festival Weekend
"This Labor Day weekend, immerse yourself in the heart of Charleston’s vibrant music scene at the Lowcountry Jazz Festival. Proudly presented by the Charleston Gaillard Center in partnership with Closing … Continue reading Lowcountry Jazz Festival Weekend