The International African American Museum will be open to the public for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Plan your visit and purchase your admission tickets today to explore the museum.
14 Wharfside StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Museum open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:00 PM) Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.
14 Wharfside Street — Charleston, SC 29401
Feb 04, 2025
February 4, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Contact: Paul Holston, Marketing & Communications Manager at [email protected] or IAAM Marketing Division at [email protected].
Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of five esteemed leaders to its Board of Directors, effective January 2025. These unique individuals bring an additional wealth of experience and expertise towards our mission, and their guidance will be invaluable as IAAM continues to tell the untold stories of the African American experience across generations. We extend our sincere gratitude to both our outgoing and current board members for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions to IAAM.
The new board members are:
In a joint statement, IAAM’s CEO and President, Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, and Grady Crosby, IAAM Board Chair, stated that as the museum celebrated its first anniversary back in June 2024, leadership is filled with excitement and gratitude for the incredible milestones achieved in IAAM’s inaugural year.
“The support and enthusiasm of our donors, members, and volunteers has been critical to IAAM’s ability to create transformational experiences through our mission to honor the untold stories of the African American journey at this most sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, and to share the profound impact of this history on the Lowcountry, on our nation, and on the world,” said
Matthews and Crosby. “We are deeply thankful for your commitment to IAAM and look forward to the next steps in our journey together.”
From IAAM’s grand opening on June 24, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at a glance:
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About the International African American Museum
The International African American Museum (IAAM) explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, South Carolina, the nation, and the world, shining light and sharing stories of the diverse journeys, origin, and achievements of descendants of the African Diaspora. Located at the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, IAAM honors the untold stories of the African American journey. Learn more at www.iaamuseum.org.
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