Upcoming Events / Active Projects
Afro-American Historical and Geneological Society 2025 Conference
46th Annual AAHGS National Conference: Tracing African American Ancestry: Building, Witnessing, and Shaping the Americas will take place in Charleston SC October 9-11, 2025. The theme highlights African American communities' profound influence and enduring legacy throughout the Americas. It emphasizes the role of African Americans as foundational builders, contributing to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of the region despite centuries of enslavement and systemic oppression.
For more information, visit www.aahgs.org
The Avery Family Reunion
November 16, 2025
The 2025 Avery Family Reunion is a cultural celebration with a live performance, local vendors, food trucks and more!
Make plans now for the 2025 Avery Family Reunion, taking place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2PM-6PM at Burke High School!
Since 2021, the Avery Family Reunion has grown into a beloved affair that brings together CofC students, faculty and staff, and the broader Tri-county community. Held each year at Burke, this event offers community resources, local small business vendors, live music performances, games and entertainment, food, and more.
Visit Eventbrite for more information and tickets
The Gullah Convening
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission invites you to The Second Annual Gullah Convening, a formal black-tie fundraiser dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and investing in the living culture of the Gullah Geechee people.
Set in the beautifully restored Grand Charleston at 81 Mary Street. The evening will feature curated cultural moments, live music, Gullah storytelling, and meaningful community recognition, all in support of our mission to preserve the history, language, and future of Gullah Geechee communities from North Carolina to Florida.
This is more than a gala. It’s a call to honor our past, celebrate our present, and plant into our future.
✨ Formal attire required.
🎟️ All proceeds benefit preservation, education, and community resilience projects throughout the Corridor.
Charleston Black Expo
The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. African-American owned businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public and procurement officers from major corporations and government entities. As the Charleston Market Event Manager I get to work with the team to help promote local black-owned business. Visit blackexposouth.com for more details
