
WELCOME
The Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM) is one of the leading cultural institutions in the city of Clemson and the only museum in Pickens county devoted to local African American history.
Located in what was once the Calhoun Colored School, CAAAM focuses on how Africans and their descendants shaped upstate South Carolina and the rural south.
Thank you for your interest in visiting the Clemson Area African American Museum. Please note the exhibit hours are subject to change.
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exhibit Hours: Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed Friday, October 31st & Saturday, November 1st
Holiday Hours: Closed Friday & Saturday, November 28th & 29th
Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 5th, 6th & 7th
Closed Friday & Saturday, December 26th & 27th

OUR
MISSION
The Clemson Area African American Museum represents Pickens County with a special emphasis on collecting books, documents, artifacts and other cultural objects relating to African American life in upstate South Carolina.
We focus on stories rooted in people, places and traditions that provide enduring lessons for navigating contemporary life.

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