Date: Friday October 4th at Festival Hall Location: 56 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401 The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band of New York City, the last band Joey Morant toured … Continue reading The 2024 Joey Morant-All That Jazz Inc Concert Fundraiser
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
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
4th Annual Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival – J19 Week List of Events June 1 – 23
"The 4th annual Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival is a celebration of freedom and empowerment, showcasing the contributions and achievements of African Americans in the Lowcountry. Join us in celebrating the … Continue reading 4th Annual Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival – J19 Week List of Events June 1 – 23
27th Annual Charleston Middle Passage Remembrance Commemoration, June 8, 2024, Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island, SC
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.
Decoration Day & Charleston’s Gullah Community: Honoring the Fallen First – Memorial Day
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.
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
Black and Brown Interpreters Meetup – Caw Caw Interpretive Center
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 Black and Brown Interpreters Meetup – Caw Caw Interpretive Center
MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 / SEPT 26 – OCT 6
"MOJA Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture and our artistic contributions to the world, especially through African American and Caribbean legacies. Festival events include visual … Continue reading MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 / SEPT 26 – OCT 6
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