IAAM To Begin Offering Pre-Opening Experiences

We are excited to move into the next phase of preparations for the opening of the museum. As part of our continuing commitment to recognize, partner, and learn from the communities on which we call for support and inspiration, IAAM has begun launching a series of pre-opening guided experiences and events that serve two essential […]

Museum Board To Meet On Friday, February 17, 2023

The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, February 17, 2022, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting. Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you. 

The Carolina Gold Gallery will be named in honor of Congressman James E. Clyburn

The International African American Museum (IAAM) is pleased to announce that Congressman James E. Clyburn is receiving an honor befitting his lifelong service to South Carolinians.   Clyburn, 82, the first chair of the IAAM board and a long-term museum supporter, will be honored in the Carolina Gold Gallery, which will bear his name. He […]

Update on Timing of Opening of the International African American Museum

Due to challenges regarding the building’s humidity and temperature controls, The International African American Museum has made the difficult decision to postpone its opening. Museums require extremely stringent humidity controls in order to display the most sensitive of items for extended periods of time.  This delay is necessary to ensure that the museum building achieves […]

Museum Board To Meet On Friday, December 16, 2022

The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting.    Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you. 

Museum Board To Meet On Friday, September 16, 2022

The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum will meet on Friday, September 16, 2022, 1pm-3pm Please click here to register for the IAAM Board meeting.    Once you register, information to attend the meeting will be sent to you. 

Boeing doubles giving to IAAM with additional $1MM investment

Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received an additional $1 million donation from The Boeing Company. This contribution will help thousands of underserved children experience the educational aspects of the museum during its opening year while also helping to support the organization’s broader mission and operations. This most recent gift brings Boeing’s […]

International African American Museum brings on Chief Learning and Engagement Officer

Charleston, S.C. — Malika N. Pryor-Martin has joined the International African American Museum (IAAM) as chief learning and engagement officer. In this role, Pryor will provide strategic direction for creating museum programs and community engagement events – including K-12 school programs and curriculum, programming, and partnerships that support the museum’s faith-based initiatives, workshops, and engagements […]

Director of Center for Family History Receives Elijah Abel Service Award

Congratulations to our own Center for Family History Director, Toni Carrier! Toni has been awarded the National Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP) Elijah Abel Service Award. The award is given to individuals who show exemplary service towards helping others understand the history of slavery through genealogical research.  Dr. Evelyn McDowell, […]

International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank

Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $250,000 grant from TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, to sponsor the TD Bank Program Series, which will include nine large program events to be held at the museum and online.  The series will feature nine major community events and programs from 2022 to 2024, and all will uphold IAAM’s […]