BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/charleston-sc/src-9132.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - charleston-sc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Makers\, Living Traditions | Young Griots Workshop Series Wo rkshop: The Art of the Palmetto Rose DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260728T221506Z UID:10013518-1788606000-1788617700@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP ACCESS INCLUDED WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION (FIRST COME\, F IRST SERVED!) \nLocation: IAAM’s StudioTime Room \nTimes:\nSESSION 1: 11 :00AM – 11:45AM\nSESSION 2: 12:00PM – 12:45PM\nSESSION 3: 1:30PM – 2 :15PM \nThis summer\, the International African American Museum celebrates the artistry and legacy of sweetgrass weaving and the broader traditions of Black Southern craftsmanship. Inspired by the exhibition middle of some where: the art and the legacy of Black Southern makers\, Young Makers\, Li ving Traditions\, a Young Griots workshop series\, invites youth and famil ies to explore the living traditions that continue to shape the cultural l andscape of the Lowcountry. \nIn this special workshop\, participants will learn how to craft the iconic palmetto rose alongside the Palmetto Rose C ompany. A beloved symbol of Charleston and a tradition often seen woven al ong the city’s streets\; the palmetto rose reflects the creativity\, res ilience\, and artistry passed down through generations of local makers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T221506Z LOCATION:International African American Museum- Studiotime URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/young-makers-living-traditions-young-griot s-workshop-series-workshop-the-art-of-the-palmetto-rose-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Griots DTSTART:20260908T143000Z DTEND:20260908T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181019Z UID:10013295-1788863400-1788874200@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:The IAAM offers youth and families the opportunity to learn mo re about African American history and culture in an informal\, relaxed env ironment through our Young Griots Drop-In Workshops. \nThrough this worksh op\, participants are transformed into Griots (storytellers) as we explore stories of resistance\, empowerment\, and hope within African American hi story through conversations and activities. \nThrough the Young Griots pro gram\, learners will discuss themes\, historic moments\, and various aspec ts of African American and African culture to showcase the importance of s torytelling and story sharing within the global African diaspora. \nThe pr ogram is offered every Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 1:30PM in our Studio Time room. This program is included with your museum admission ticket! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181019Z LOCATION:International African American Museum URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/young-griots-3-2/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Getting Started with Genealogy - AM DTSTART:20260908T150000Z DTEND:20260908T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182410Z UID:10009746-1788865200-1788868800@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening 20-minute presentation on “Getti ng Started with Genealogy\,” followed by a 10-minute Q&A session\, where your curiosity about tracing your family’s roots can be explored and an swered. This engaging session will guide both beginners and those with som e experience through the fascinating world of genealogy research. \nIn thi s presentation\, we will cover the essential steps on how to embark on you r genealogy journey\, unraveling the secrets of your family’s past. We w ill share proven methods for genealogy research\, including the use of onl ine databases\, traditional archival work\, and more. Along with these\, w e’ll provide key tips to enhance your research\, making your exploration more efficient and rewarding. \nThe presentation is offered Tuesday throu gh Friday\, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Center for Family History Confe rence room. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into your family’s hi story\, connect with your ancestors\, and discover stories that have shape d who you are today. \nCome\, uncover your roots\, and be a part of this t hrilling journey! See you there! \nThis class is included with your museum admission ticket. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182410Z LOCATION:Center for Family History\, 14 Wharfside Street\, Charleston\, SC \, 29403\, United States URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/getting-started-with-genealogy-am-2-2/2026 -09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Getting Started with Genealogy - PM DTSTART:20260908T180000Z DTEND:20260908T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002252Z UID:10011056-1788876000-1788879600@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening 20-minute presentation on “Getti ng Started with Genealogy\,” followed by a 10-minute Q&A session\, where your curiosity about tracing your family’s roots can be explored and an swered. This engaging session will guide both beginners and those with som e experience through the fascinating world of genealogy research. \nIn thi s presentation\, we will cover the essential steps on how to embark on you r genealogy journey\, unraveling the secrets of your family’s past. We w ill share proven methods for genealogy research\, including the use of onl ine databases\, traditional archival work\, and more. Along with these\, w e’ll provide key tips to enhance your research\, making your exploration more efficient and rewarding. \nThe presentation is offered Tuesday throu gh Friday\, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Center for Family History Confe rence room. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into your family’s hi story\, connect with your ancestors\, and discover stories that have shape d who you are today. \nCome\, uncover your roots\, and be a part of this t hrilling journey! See you there! \nThis class is included with your museum admission ticket. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002252Z LOCATION:Center for Family History\, 14 Wharfside Street\, Charleston\, SC \, 29403\, United States URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/getting-started-with-genealogy-am-3/2026-0 9-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Life\, Love\, and Liberation: Exploring Black Faith and Identity w ith Ekemini Uwan & Dr. Christina Edmondson DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T221506Z UID:10012760-1789671600-1789678800@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:[REGISTER HERE!] IAAM Members receive $5 off the purchase of t heir tickets!\nJoin us for an intimate evening of conversation\, reflectio n\, and connection with acclaimed authors\, theologians\, and cultural com mentators Ekemini Uwan and Dr. Christina Edmondson. \nDrawing from their b ook Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life\, Love\, and Liberati on\, Uwan and Edmondson will engage in a candid discussion about faith\, i dentity\, belonging\, and what it means to live with purpose and convictio n in today’s world. \nTogether\, they will reflect on the experiences\, challenges\, and hopes that shape Black communities while exploring the wa ys faith can inspire healing\, resilience\, and liberation. This thoughtfu l conversation will invite guests into a welcoming space to consider the i ntersections of culture\, spirituality\, and identity while engaging with ideas that are both deeply personal and broadly relevant. \nFollowing the program\, guests are invited to stay for a book signing with the authors\, with books available for purchase! \nLight refreshments will also be serv ed. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T221506Z URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/life-love-and-liberation-exploring-black-f aith-and-identity/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading Against the Grain: What Does the Record Really Say? | CFH Podcast DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T182747Z UID:10013516-1789822800-1789828200@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:[Link to Untold African American Stories CFH Podcast Playlist] \nYou found the record. But did you really read it? Every historical docum ent tells three stories: \n– What it says\n– Why it was created\n– W hat you bring to it \nOn September 19\, our Center For Family History (CF H) staff explore why separating evidence from interpretation can transform your genealogy research. And we’re asking one uncomfortable but essenti al question: \nWhat evidence would cause you to change your mind?\n \nMayb e you don’t need another record. Maybe you need to read differently the ones you already have. \nThis is an ONLINE podcast episode\, as part of CF H’s African American Untold Stories Podcast. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182747Z URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/reading-against-the-grain-cfh-podcast/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AfroSouth Film Festival presents "W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cau se" DTSTART:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260925T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002411Z UID:10013528-1790272800-1790281800@iaamuseum.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:[REGISTER HERE!]\nHistory comes alive through the words of one of America’s most visionary thinkers in a special screening of W.E.B. D u Bois: Rebel With A Cause\, the acclaimed documentary from Peabody Award- winning director Rita Coburn. \nSpanning the decades between Reconstructio n and the Civil Rights Movement\, the film explores W.E.B. Du Bois’s ext raordinary life through archival footage\, his own writings and speeches\, and powerful performances by Common\, Courtney B. Vance\, and Jeffrey Wri ght\, with narration by Viola Davis. Together\, these voices illuminate th e enduring impact of a scholar and activist whose vision continues to insp ire generations. \nFollowing the screening\, audiences are invited to rema in for a conversation with director Rita Coburn\, who will reflect on the making of the film\, the process of bringing Du Bois’s legacy to the scr een\, and why his work continues to resonate in conversations about democr acy\, justice\, and the pursuit of freedom today. Together\, the film and discussion offer a unique opportunity to engage with the life of a towerin g intellectual whose influence continues to shape our world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002411Z URL:https://iaamuseum.org/event/afrosouth-presents-w-e-b-du-bois-rebel-wit h-a-cause-at-the-iaam/ X-SOURCE-NAME:International African American Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://iaamuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR