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International African American Museum 

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The museum hovers 13 feet above the historic site of Gadsden’s Wharf, the port of arrival for nearly half of all enslaved Africans brought to North America.

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The International African American Museum is home to 12 permanent exhibitions, including 9 galleries, one Special Exhibitions Gallery, which rotates between two and three exhibitions annually, and an ongoing series of digital exhibitions published via the Google Arts & Culture platform.

The permanent exhibitions feature more than 150 historical objects, more than 30 works of art, nearly 50 films and digital interactive experiences that bring history to life, framed by a gateway to the Atlantic Ocean.

• African Roots/African Routes - Explore the diverse cultures of West and West Central Africa, and trace the movement of people of African descent throughout the Atlantic World.
• American Journeys - Discover people, events, and stories that shaped United States history through the international lens of the African Diaspora.
• Atlantic Worlds - Explore the nuanced historical connections throughout the Black Atlantic World and the deep inter-connectivity between Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
• Carolna Gold/Memories of the Enslaved - Understand the transformative impact of enslaved people who labored on plantations in South Carolina and helped build the lucrative rice industry.
• Creative Journeys - Follow a network of art throughout the building that provides alternative vantage points for understanding history and the role creative expression plays in both shaping and reflecting its arc.
  
• Gullah Geechee - Define and demystify what it means to be Gullah Geechee by examining the history of the Gullah Geechee peoples and the contemporary issues facing their communities today.
• South Carolina Connections - Experience stories of resistance and achievement from the many locally, nationally, and internationally influential African Americans in South Carolina’s history.
• Theater Gallery - Take in video-based installations that use a narrative storytelling format to provide broad historical context and further orient visitors to the museum experience.
• TransAtlantic - Immerse yourself in the journey of African cultural roots, from the tragedy of the middle passage to the enduring legacy of local and international diaspora scenes and traditions.
  

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International African American
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International African American
Museum Hours and Admission

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Internationa African American
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Current and Upcoming Events
at the International African 
American Museum

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What: Fall Film Series – Unmarked: Preserving Stories Beneath the Soil
When: Sept. 12, 2024
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Where: International African American Museum
Admission: Free

Join us for an enriching evening as part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Fall Film Series as we delve into the importance and significance of preserving the stories of our ancestors.In harmony with our mission to share untold stories, this series spotlights some of the many challenges, successes, and efforts to safeguard our shared heritage.

In collaboration with the Preservation Society of Charleston and Anson Street African Burial Ground Project, this inaugural program of the series features a screening of the compelling documentary, “Unmarked,” a film that explores the efforts of archivists, archaeologists, volunteers, and descendants in searching for and restoring African American cemeteries and burial sites throughout the South. Following the screening, we’ll engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with preservation experts from our esteemed partner organizations, delving into the ongoing efforts to protect Charleston’s sacred burial sites. Register online.

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What: Keys & Conversations featuring The Creative Experience with Zandrina Dunning
When: Sept. 14, 2024
Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: International African American Museum
Admission: $5.00

Join IAAM in our African Ancestors Memorial Garden for “Keys & Conversations” featuring an amazing performance and conversation with Zandrina Dunning. This installment of “Keys & Conversations” will offer wisdom, networking opportunities, and encouragement for aspiring musicians within the music industry.

Dunning, a renowned music producer, will host a performance and dialogue on music entrepreneurship and guide attendees through the complexities of sustaining a career as a musician. She also will explain how to create work that is meaningful and community-minded. Dunning plans to highlight the resilience, innovation and networking that is necessary to thrive in today’s music industry. Register online.

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What: Fall Film Series – I, Too
When: Sept. 26, 2024
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Where: On the perimeter of Boone Hall (2434 N. Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464)
Admission: Free

Join us for an enriching evening as part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Fall Film Series as we explore the complexities of American history and the need for reflection and reconciliation with the past.

IAAM will host a screening of “I, Too: A documentary film from the mind of Carol Anderson,” a film made possible through the work of Humanity in Action, USA, the Bertelsmann Foundation, and the Donner Foundation. In the film, Dr. Anderson confronts the myths and realities of American history, particularly the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, to bridge the gap between our national ideals and the stark realities we face as a nation.

We invite you to join us Thursday, September 26 for a screening of I, Too and a post-film discussion with Dr. Carol Anderson as we explore some of the pivotal moments in American history that have shaped our collective understanding of national identity and democracy.

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