10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots January 28 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn more about African American history and culture in an informal, relaxed environment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. Through this workshop, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance, empowerment, and hope within African American history through conversations and activities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Jammin Journeys Featuring Lowcountry Spirituals February 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Jammin Journeys Featuring Lowcountry Spirituals Jammin Journeys is an exciting cultural experience that immerses participants in the vibrant rhythms of the African diaspora. Perfect for youth and families, this program features live performances and engaging discussions led by talented artists, highlighting the history and significance of various musical genres. Celebrating music as a universal language, Jammin Journeys inspires creativity and […] $10
5:30 pm Event Series Arrival of the First Africans in English America (Documentary) February 1 @ 5:30 pm Event Series Arrival of the First Africans in English America (Documentary) As part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) IAAM Somebody Film Series, we invite you to join us for a screening in our theater of Arrival of the First Africans in English America. The IAAM Somebody Film Series showcases films that highlight themes and topics related to African American history. Special Guest Ric Murphy, the […] $5 – $10
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots February 4 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn more about African American history and culture in an informal, relaxed environment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. Through this workshop, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance, empowerment, and hope within African American history through conversations and activities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm A Conversation with Imani Perry on ‘Black in Blues’ February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm A Conversation with Imani Perry on ‘Black in Blues’ Join the International African American Museum (IAAM), in collaboration with Buxton Books, for an engaging conversation with National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry about her latest work, Black In Blues, releasing on January 28, 2025. Named by TIME Magazine as 'one of the most anticipated books of 2025', Black In Blues delves into the profound […] $35
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Liberty Hill: An Unpolished Jewel (Documentary Premiere) February 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Liberty Hill: An Unpolished Jewel (Documentary Premiere) As part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) IAAM Somebody Film Series, we invite you to join us for a premiere screening in our theater of Liberty Hill: An Unpolished Jewel. Our Film Series showcases films that highlight themes and topics related to African American history. Special guests from North Charleston's Liberty Hill community […] $5 – $10
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots February 11 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn more about African American history and culture in an informal, relaxed environment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. Through this workshop, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance, empowerment, and hope within African American history through conversations and activities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm An Evening of Poetry & Music | Honoring the Legacy of Eartha Kitt February 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm An Evening of Poetry & Music | Honoring the Legacy of Eartha Kitt On February 13, join us at the International African American Museum (IAAM) for An Evening of Poetry & Music, as we honor the groundbreaking legacy of Eartha Kitt – actress, singer, and tireless activist. Kitt’s journey from a South Carolina cotton field to international stardom was marked by courage, resilience, and a fierce commitment to […] $10
11:00 am - 12:30 pm From Cotton to Courage: Writing Poetry for Resilience & Change February 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm From Cotton to Courage: Writing Poetry for Resilience & Change Calling all poets — whether emerging, seasoned, or somewhere in between! Join Charleston’s first Poet Laureate and South Carolina Hall of Fame inductee, Marcus Amaker, for a transformative poetry workshop inspired by the life and legacy of Eartha Kitt. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore their own stories of resilience, self-discovery, […] $10
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm I Am Somebody: 1969 Charleston Hospital Workers’ Strike (Documentary) February 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm I Am Somebody: 1969 Charleston Hospital Workers’ Strike (Documentary) As part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) IAAM Somebody Film Series, we invite you to join us for a screening in our theater of I Am Somebody. Our Film Series showcases films that highlight themes and topics related to African American history. Special Guests who were a part of this strike will be in […] $5 – $10
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots February 18 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn more about African American history and culture in an informal, relaxed environment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. Through this workshop, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance, empowerment, and hope within African American history through conversations and activities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kentucky Muse: Coal Black Voice (Documentary) February 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kentucky Muse: Coal Black Voice (Documentary) As part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) IAAM Somebody Film Series, we invite you to join us for a screening in our theater of Kentucky Muse: Coal Black Voices. Our Film Series showcases films that highlight themes and topics related to African American history. The Affrilachian Poets, an ensemble of African-American and minority writers […] $5 – $10
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots February 25 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series Young Griots IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn more about African American history and culture in an informal, relaxed environment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. Through this workshop, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance, empowerment, and hope within African American history through conversations and activities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an […]
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm An Architect & An Engineer | Shaping Black Heritage Through Memory & Landscape with Walter Hood and Dr. Tonya Matthews February 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm An Architect & An Engineer | Shaping Black Heritage Through Memory & Landscape with Walter Hood and Dr. Tonya Matthews Join the International African American Museum (IAAM) for a thought-provoking discussion as renowned architect Walter Hood and IAAM President & CEO and engineer Dr. Tonya Matthews explore the intersections of memory, heritage, and space in the preservation of Black landscapes. This conversation will explore the intersection of design, preservation, and memory in African American history. […]
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts [Film] March 1 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts [Film] As part of the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Visions of the South Film Series, we invite you to join us for a screening of Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts. Our Film Series showcases films that highlight themes and topics related to African American history. Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is an inventive documentary that vividly captures […] $5 – $10
February 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm I Am Somebody: 1969 Charleston Hospital Workers’ Strike (Documentary)
February 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm An Architect & An Engineer | Shaping Black Heritage Through Memory & Landscape with Walter Hood and Dr. Tonya Matthews