Black History Month events
Thursday Civil Rights era photographs
What: Gibbes Curator of Collections, Sara Arnold, will lead this tour of the exhibition Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs by James Karales. Engaged as a photo-journalist for Look magazine, the acclaimed photographer witnessed and documented many historic events during the Civil Rights movement and created some of the era’s most iconic images.
When: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7-March 7
Where: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
Price: Free with admission
More Info: 843-722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org
Saturday African Masks: Hands-on History Workshop
What: Learn about African cultures, ceremonies and traditions through an African Mask Making workshop with local artisan Christine Mitchell. Each child will decorate their own mask to take home. Hands on History is a series featuring an in-depth activity with a local artisan and a specialized tour of Museum collections. Reservations required.
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.
Price: $14 members, $17 nonmembers.
‘From Slavery to Freedom’
What: A tour of cabins, which have been renovated to represent different eras of the African-American experience, from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 9, 16, 23
Where: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Ashley River Road
Price: $23 for adults, $18 for kids and free for children younger than age 6
More Info: 843-571-126 or www.magnoliaplantation.com
Feb. 11 A Movement for Rosa
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Charleston Southern University Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd.
Price: Free
More Info: 843-863-7966 or www.charlestonsouthern.edu
Feb. 12 Palmetto Archaeology Lecture Series
What: Nicole Isenbarger will discuss Colonoware, a pottery that is a no longer practiced folk tradition, and how the enslaved used it in their daily lives for cooking, cultural identity, marketing activities and more. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. The event is hosted by Archaeological Research Collective Inc.
When: 6-7 p.m.
Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Price: Free
Feb. 22 Heritage Day
What: Celebrate African-American heritage from its roots in Africa to its branches in the Caribbean and the Americas, especially South Carolina. Immerse your students in African-American history and culture through a variety of performances, re-enactments, demonstrations, hands-on activities and much more. Elementary and middle schools are welcome. Register in advance. Boxed lunches are available for purchase and should be ordered by Feb. 11.
When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd.
Price: Fee: $8
More Info: 843-795-4386 or www.ccprc.com
Feb. 23 Workshop
What: This multi-generational workshop with Christine Mitchell allows participants (ages 5-adult) to embellish creative, handmade paper masks with their own designs that highlight African culture. Participants will develop skills in identifying where certain masks originate and their cultural functions. Parents/grandparents can work together with child/grandchild to make a mask or make their own for an additional fee. Kids age 7 and under must be accompanied by adult. Registration ends one week prior to workshop.
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave.
Price: $25 includes materials for one mask
More Info: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts
Feb. 25 Palmetto Archaeology Lecture Series
What: Dr. Hayden Smith will discuss the history of rice production in South Carolina and its impact on the lives of the enslaved African-Americans who labored to produce it. There will be plenty of time for Q&A & discussion.
When: 6-7 p.m.
Where: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St.
Price: Free
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