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Donation Levels
$100 - $249 (Supporter): Acknowledgement as Museum SUPPORTER on Museum‘s website, Facebook page and publications.
$250 - $999 (Bronze): Acknowledgement as Museum BRONZE Friend on Museum‘s website, Facebook page and publications.
$1,000 - $2,499 (SILVER): Acknowledgement as Museum SILVER Friend on Museum‘s website, Facebook page and publication.
$2,500 - $4,999 (GOLD): Acknowledgment as Museum GOLD Friend on Museum‘s website, Facebook page and publication.
$5,000 and above (PLATINUM): Acknowledgement as Museum PLATINUM Friend on Museum’s website, Facebook page and publication.
2020 Donors
$100 - $249 Supporters
$250 - $999 Bronze
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation - $475
Santee - Electric Cooperative - $250
$1,000 - $2,499 SILVER
$2,500 - $4,999 GOLD
Farmers Telephone - $3,000
Tito’s Handmade Vodka - $2,500
Williamsburg County Tourism Board - $2,500
SCCARES - $2,500
$5,000 and above
Gaylord and Donnelley Foundation - $5,000
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'CELEBRATING WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY (WC) AFRICAN AMERICANS & 1st CAPITAL CAMPAIGN'
Friday, February 24, 2023; Noon - 9:00PM. Hourly: Information Sharing, Capital Campaign, Cash
12:00PM: Information on WC HBCU President, Dr. Henry Tisdale
1:00PM: Information on WC HBCU President, Dr. JoAnne Wright Heysbert
2:00PM: Information on WC HBCU President, Dr. Leroy Staggers
3:00PM: History of WC Midwives, Rev Samuel Cooper
4:00PM: History of WC Professional Boxers, Donald and Henry Nesmith
5:00PM: History of Tomlinson Graded and High School, Cassandra Williams Rush and Dr. Inetta Fulton
6:00PM: Check Presentations to Communities for Immunity Partners; Silent Auction Winners; Capital Campaign Requests; Dinner; DJ Rickey, Music and Socializing
Noon - 9:00PM
Silent Auction; Showcasing WC Artists LaToya Thompson, Malik Hayward Harry McFadden; SCSU 1890; Free COVID Testing; Refreshments, Vendors, Socializing
"CELEBRATING WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY (WC) AFRICAN AMERICANS & 1st CAPITAL CAMPAIGN"
About Us
We are Here: 200 Hampton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
The C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture’s Mission is to research, document, support and emphasize the history and contributions of African Americans in general, but specifically in Kingstree and Williamsburg County, SC and incorporate more diversity into programs for children.
Rotating Exhibitions and Programs
* A Beautiful Black Christmas
* African American Dolls
* African Americans in History
* Hand Made Quilts by African
Americans
* Original Harlem Renaissance Art
* Ceramics and Pottery by African Americans
* Black Memorabilia
* Textiles
* Stamps
Collections
The many collections include:
* Christmas: Black Santas, angels,
nutcrackers, nativity scenes and
ornaments
* African American Dolls: 65 originals by
the very talented and creative African
American doll artists, LTD and Artist
Dolls by German and European Doll
Artists, vintage and antique, etc.
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About Us
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
Evolving Exhibition of Williamsburg County African Americans, Persons, Places and Events of the 35 researches and documentation by Cassandra Williams Rush.
The Rush African American Museum
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
Come in for a warm, comfortable and educational experience.
African American made Pottery!
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
African American made Pottery!
Come in to see this Beautiful Vase in person!
Williamsburg County African American Persons, Places and Events
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10th Anniversary of the C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture, December 18 & 19, 2020
The 10th Anniversary of the C Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture on Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19, 2020 at 200 Hampton Avenue in Kingstree, South Carolina. This was a hybrid and abbreviated celebration of the Gullah Geechee people and culture via video,, drive by exhibition and “A Taste of the Gullah Geechee Foods” on Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 PM. The drive-through provided samples of the Gullah Geechee foods and visual exhibition. We adhered to the CDC and governmental guidelines and made the event both virtual and socially distanced outside, with a drive-through format.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to enhance our collections and exhibitions, and add technology to our programs. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
museum Programs and Activities
Ongoing Events
On hold until further notice:
Bingo on 1st and 3rd Thursday’s monthly. Come and join us for fun and socializing!
COVID-19 UPDATE
The following stages outline the current plan to re-open the Museum on June 16, 2020, and are subject to change:
- Stage 1: Option to continue to work remotely available and encouraged for all staff
- Stage 2: Museum opens to all staff and limited approved guests
- Stage 3: In-person meetings with Museum staff
- Stage 4: Return to full activity once a vaccine is widely available
The CDC and other governmental guidelines will be followed and adhered to and includes wearing masks upon entering and inside the museum, social distancing, hand washing, other safe and healthy activities.
On Exhibition
Permanent Collection:
- African American Pottery, daily
- Original artwork of Harlem Renaissance Artists, daily
- African Americans on Postage Stamps
Speaker Scheduled
- Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Bethel AME, 1224 Gourdin Road, Salters, SC
- Sunday February 26, 2023 at Williamsburg Historical Society, 'Stories of Williamsburg', Kingstree, SC
- Sunday, February 26, NAACP at Mt Zion UMC, 701 St. John Street, KIngstree, SC
- Sunday, January 23, 2020 at Friendship UM Church, speaker Cassandra Williams Rush, ‘Williamsburg County Early Colored/Negro Schools’.
Schedule a Speaker or Presentation
Not just for February, BLACK History Month, schedule your Educational Speaker or Historical Presentation for ANY TIME or ANY MONTH!
Black History is 12 months per year!
Donation LeVels
Pottery and Clay
South Carolina Pottery
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will support the operations of the Museum to include utilities, exhibitions and educational programs. Your generous donation will fund our mission.