The Center for African American History, Art and Culture — Attraction in Aiken County

This is a great place to learn not just about the local history, but how things got started from a cultural perspective. The art work was authentic, very captivating and very realistic. There is most definitely a “SPIRITUAL PRESENCE” that lives in this place, and it’s a good presence. It is still in a developmental stage but most definitely worth the time to go there and even stop by several times to see the progression! My family and I will DEFINITELY be back to see the end result and I would recommend this place to any and everyone, especially if you are looking for historical information. As was told during the tour, about 98% of people have some kind of ties...

Spent a weekend wandering around Aiken, SC looking at more history. This beautiful bldg is a work in progress, under construction currently. I did take a few outside pics just for my memories. The bldg was built in 1889 and is a history lesson in itself. The inside will be history of origin for African Americans and our heritage during the Civil Rights Movement. They do have a wonderful website with up to date information.

I look forward to...

This is such a gem of a small museum with a vision for even more wonderful things to come! I had the pleasure of touring the exhibit of quilts & memorabilia with Mr. Wayne Anthony O'Bryant from his mother, MarleneO'Bryant Seabrook. He's is an incredible wealth of knowledge of history in...