African American History Monument, Columbia

#15 among attractions in Columbia

Museum, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The International African American Museum is a museum of African-American history being built in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American slaves, once stood. Construction of the IAAM began in January 2020 after 20 years of planning. It is slated to open in 2022. ()

Coordinates: 34°0'2"N, 81°1'57"W

Address

1100 Gervais StDowntown Columbia (Historic Downtown Columbia)Columbia 29201 United States

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Day trips

African American History Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Five Points, Colonial Life Arena, Spirit Communications Park, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium.

0.9 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Five Points, Columbia
24 min walk • Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina is a shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area that attracts customers from the nearby University of South Carolina and throughout the Columbia metropolitan area. It is the center for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia
13 min walk • The Colonial Life Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily home to the University of South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Spirit Communications Park, Columbia
32 min walk • Segra Park, formerly known as Spirit Communications Park, is a baseball park in Columbia, South Carolina. It is the home of the Columbia Fireflies, a Minor League Baseball team playing in the Low-A East. It opened in 2016 and can seat up to 9,077 people.
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Columbia
25 min walk • Eugene E. Stone III Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Columbia, South Carolina on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
~450 ftS
Landmark government building
South Carolina State House, Columbia
3 min walk • The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
~510 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
3 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church, now known as Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, is the first Episcopal and the oldest surviving sanctuary in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a Gothic Revival church that is modeled after York Minster in York, England. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Efird's Department Store, Columbia
13 min walk • Efird's Department Store, also known as Lourie's Department Store, is a historic department store building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built about 1870, and is a rectangular brick building renovated and expanded in 1919.
~1390 ftNE
Church, Historical place
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
7 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building in Columbia, South Carolina. Constructed in 1854, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.
~1870 ftW
Neighbourhood
The Vista, Columbia
10 min walk • The Congaree Vista is a section of Columbia, South Carolina between the Congaree River and the central business district of downtown. The neighborhood was revitalized during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
~1870 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Washington Street United Methodist Church, Columbia
10 min walk • The Washington Street United Methodist Church is a historic church at 1401 Washington Street in Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1872 and added to the National Register in 1970.
~1830 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia
9 min walk • The Koger Center for the Arts is an arts center located in Columbia, South Carolina, on the University of South Carolina campus. It was built in 1988, and has 2,256 saleable seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to African American History Monument?

Nearby attractions include South Carolina State House, Columbia (3 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia (3 min walk), Town Theatre, Columbia (4 min walk), Capitol Center, Columbia (4 min walk).

How to get to African American History Monument by public transport?

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Columbia (16 min walk)