This should be used a resource listing for attractions relating to the Black/African-American experience in Charleston, SC and is updated periodically. Please check the vendor or event websites for most up to date information.
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General-These sites often have shows related to the African American experience. Check their sites for specific information about performances
Black Centered
If you are in Charleston during the October 2019 Association for the Study of African American Life and History conference, first welcome to the Holy City and its surrounding areas. it is a locale that offers great and historic places to see/visit as well as to eat. This guide will help you as well as the general Charleston visitors a way to locate places of interest.
If you will be participating in the ASALH offered tours, some of these sites will be a part of your experience. These sites are labeled accordingly.
If you are general visitor and you have not heard of ASALH or its conference, we encourage you to visit their website and find out more https://asalh.org/conference/
These sites often have shows/exhibits related to the African American experience. Check their websites for specific information.
Here is a listing of places to eat in Charleston area. The restaurants listed below are Black operated, while the map includes these and others that would be of interest to those attending the 104th ASALH meeting in N. Charleston.
Downtown/Upper Meeting
North Charleston
John's Island
James Island
West Ashley
Other Guide to Black Owned Restaurants in Charleston
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