African American/Multi-Cultural
in Charleston/Downtown
The history of African-American contributions to the vibrant arts and culture scene of Charleston, SC is rich. Take a Gullah tour to be immersed in the sights and sounds of a new culture. Tour the plantations to stand where the enslaved African Americans of Charleston once stood. Leave with a greater knowledge and appreciation for cultures of the past by exposing yourself to them today.
The International African American Museum explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, South Carolina, the nation, and the world.
With a premier collection of over 10,000 American works, the Gibbes Museum of Art promotes and protects Charleston's rich cultural heritage through a vibrant artistic lens.
Explore Charleston's rich jazz history, rooted in African and Gullah traditions. Charleston Jazz sustains this legacy through world-class musical programming and events.
Explore the sites relevant to the culture & traditions of the African-Americans history in Charleston. Given by a Gullah speaking Charlestonian whose ancestors were slaves.
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