The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, S.C., hosted a Giving Tuesday celebration on December 2, 2025, with free daytime admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a ticketed evening event. Free tickets were available on a first-come, first-served basis via reservations, with walk-ups accepted based on capacity. This initiative was sponsored by local AME churches and encouraged a “give what you can” contribution.​
Evening Event Details
The “Night at the Museum: The Gullah Sound of Storytelling” ran from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., celebrating Gullah Geechee culture through music, dance, and oral storytelling focused on IAAM’s Gullah Geechee gallery. Tickets started at $35, with IAAM members receiving a $10 discount. Some sources noted a slightly earlier 6 p.m. start time.​
Campaign Support
All proceeds supported IAAM’s “Road to 500K” campaign, aiming for 500,000 visitors and $500,000 raised by year-end to advance the museum’s mission. This aligns with the user’s interest in supporting local charities and community events in South Carolina areas like Charleston [memory: user bio]. Reservations and tickets were promoted through IAAM’s social media and local news.
