Calendar
Discover events happening across South Carolina that celebrate, preserve, and uplift African American history and culture. From heritage festivals and museum exhibitions to educational programs and community gatherings, these events reflect the mission of SCAAHC to honor the past, engage the present, and inspire the future. Explore what’s happening near you and connect with the stories that shape our state.
Ongoing Events
EXHIBIT | Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina 1775-1777
The SC Department of Archives and History has recently opened a new exhibit title, Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina 1775-1777. As the colonies stood on the precipice of a new era, South Carolina played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence. This curated collection offers a rare glimpse into the formative years of our state, showcasing some of South Carolina’s most important documents from the early years of the American Revolution.
GALLERY | Our Story Matters
FREE Admission to the Columbia Museum of Art, where visitors can see the “Our Story Matters” Gallery that discusses Columbia’s vibrant Washington Street Black Business District.
Upcoming Statewide Events
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Charleston, SC
Ancestral Healing & Mental Health: The Water Has Called Us Home
October 30, 2026
Explore African diasporic healing traditions and their connections to contemporary mental health at this gathering hosted by the AAHGS South Carolina Lowcountry and Gullah Geechee Chapter. Scholars, mental health professionals, genealogists, community members, and traditional practitioners will examine ancestral healing, Gullah Geechee traditions, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness.
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Columbia, SC
8th Annual American Revolution Symposium
November 14, 2026
Patriots of different skills and from many stations in life refused to let a Monarchy control their homeland. Their bravery and dedication overcame tyranny to form a nation of “We the People…” Lunch is included with the registration fee.
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Columbia, SC
State Board of Review
November 20, 2026
The State Board of Review for the National Register of Historic Places will meet Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the SC Archives & History Center in Columbia. Nominations under consideration for associations with Black history are: Cherry Hill School (Move), Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Co.; McLeod Plantation (Additional Documentation, Boundary Increase, and Boundary Decrease), Charleston, Charleston Co.; Liberty Hill Historic District, North Charleston, Charleston Co.; City of Camden Historic District (Additional Documentation), Camden, Kershaw Co.; and St. Simon’s Episcopal Church and Missionary House, Peak. Newberry Co. The full agenda and draft nominations will be posted online on November 6.
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Columbia, SC
2027 SCAAHC Annual Conference
February 27, 2027
The SCAAHC will be hosting their 4th annual Uplifting Voices conference at the Archives & History Center. The Call for Proposals is now open and registration will open later this year.
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Columbia, SC
Statewide Preservation Conference
April 23, 2027
The 2027 South Carolina Historic Preservation Conference will be held on April 23, 2027 at the SC Archives & History Center in Columbia. Email Donna Foster at [email protected] to be added to a list to receive information about future conferences.
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