Join your humanist friends on an outing to the International African American Museum in Charleston. Dedicated to honoring the untold stories of the African American journey at one of our country’s most sacred sites, the museum documents the journey that began in Africa centuries ago, and still continues today. At the entrance, the African Ancestors Memorial Garden sprawls across the grounds and reflects on the significance of the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf—where alongside several others in the Charleston Harbor—an estimated 40% of African captives entered this country. Inside, exhibitions tell the dynamic story of the international African American experience.
We will meet up in front of the museum at 10:45. Those interested in sharing a meal after the museum can go to Saffron Cafe & Bakery which is 0.4 miles from the museum.
Advanced reservations are required. Purchase tickets through the museum’s website at https://iaamuseum.org
Click on “Buy Tickets” then be sure to select the correct date and time: 11 am on Sunday, February 18th.
Admission includes access to the Center for Family History
Adults (17+): $22.00
Child (Under 6): Free
Youth (6-16): $10.00
Senior (62+): $14.00
Military (with ID): $14.00
They also offer discounted tickets for SNAP/EBT Card Holders, but those must be purchased at the Visitor Services Desk at the museum.
The museum is located at 14 Wharfside St, but parking is not available on site. Hourly parking is available in the City of Charleston parking garage located at 24 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The museum is about a 4 minute walk from the parking garage. There is also metered parking located along Washington Street and Concord Street.