Every February, the US observes Black History Month. From art and music to food and historical tours, here are some ways to celebrate in Charleston this year.
Educational tours
Discover the rich culture and history shaped by Black Charlestonians. Led by local guides, these tours highlight stories and landmarks significant to the Gullah community. Tours start at $25.
Charleston’s African American History + Heritage Tour
Bulldog Tours is offering this special tour exclusively during Black History Month. The two-hour guided experience begins at Liberty Square on Concord Street and explores Charleston’s African American history from the past to the present. Tickets are $10.
Music, arts + storytelling
Black History Month celebrations in Mount Pleasant
Every Saturday in February, the Town of Mount Pleasant will host free, family-friendly events. The month-long festivities include concerts, storytelling sessions, and a community panel discussion.
Black History Month concert series
Now through this Saturday, Feb. 8, the Colour of Music Festival presents a concert series featuring classical and orchestral performances. Ticket prices range from $17 to $28.
The College of Charleston will host Black History Month programming, including film screenings, a guided campus walking tour, and a lecture by Civil Rights photographer Cecil Williams. Many events are free.
Black History Month at Park Circle
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department will offer a variety of events at the Park Circle Community Building, including a group art exhibition, a theatrical performance of “Septima” by PURE Theatre, workshops, and a lecture and presentation. Ticket prices range from free to $25.
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host several events, including poetry readings, a documentary screening on the 1969 Charleston hospital workers’ strike, and a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Many events are free.
