NEWS & EVENTS

The Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM) invites you to join us at the opening reception for Sewful Expressions, featuring the work of celebrated artist and quilter Sheila Gaines.​ The reception will take place Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Clemson Area African American Museum (214 Butler Street, Clemson, SC 29631).

Sewful Expressions will be on view at CAAAM from September 11, 2026 through April 2, 2027.​

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Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth National Independence Day with us!

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Please join us every Thursday this June at the Clemson Area African American Museum as we screen African American films that have inspired generations.

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This event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

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MOVIE SCHEDULE​:

June 4th - Harriet (2019)

June 11th - Dreamgirls (2006)

June 18th - Daughters of the Dust (1991)

June 25th - The Wiz (1978)

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Honor the past and celebrate the present and future with us at the Juneteenth Block Party! Join us for free food, amazing vendors, and live music as we recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day!​

For details and vendor information, contact: Jumah Taweh: jtaweh@ljohncc.org

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Please join us on Saturday, February 28th, at the Clemson Area African American Museum as we celebrate Clemson's Black Excellence and commemorate a century of Black History Month!

Enjoy an evening of food and culture as we honor the history and legacy of African Americans in Clemson. We will also celebrate the successful run of the Sincerely, Daniel exhibit.

Registration is required to attend: https://clemsonbhm.eventbrite.com

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​Tickets for this event are free, but please note that seating is limited. Each person registering may reserve tickets for up to three (3) individuals, including themselves. To ensure entry, you must provide the full name of every guest, as only those on the registered list will be admitted.

The Clemson Area African American Museum invites you to an evening of discussion on future exhibits and programs. Also, come out and meet the museum's new manager, Morgan Robinson.

Beginning Monday, September 29, Morgan Robinson will be the new manager of the Clemson Area African American Museum. An Atlanta native, Morgan earned degrees in history from Spelman College, Georgetown University, and Pennsylvania State University. Her work as a graduate student and researcher focused on the history of free Black people in the Antebellum and Postbellum South, creating digital exhibits, articles, and other writings on various topics from that period. Morgan is dedicated to uncovering and preserving underrepresented histories and making history accessible to everyone. In her free time, she collects and reads books by Black authors or catches up on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

We’re excited to welcome Morgan Robinson to the City of Clemson!