C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture

C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & CultureC. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & CultureC. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture

(803) 397-1859

(803) 397-1859

C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture

C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & CultureC. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & CultureC. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture

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    C. Williams Rush Museum of African-American Arts & Culture

    200 Hampton Ave, Kingstree, SC, USA

    (803) 397-1859

    Hours

    Mon

    By Appointment

    Tue

    11:00 am – 06:00 pm

    Wed

    11:00 am – 06:00 pm

    Thu

    11:00 am – 06:00 pm

    Fri

    11:00 am – 06:00 pm

    Sat

    By Appointment

    Sun

    By Appointment

    We are still adhering to COVID guidelines from CDC and SCDHEC. Our posted hours are subject to change. Please call to confirm.

    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. 


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    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



    About Us

    Dolls in the Collection

    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.

    Black Nativity Scene

    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


    A Harlem Renaissance Event at the Museum.

    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

    Tomlinson Graded and h High School, 1866 - 1970.
Tomlinson was a Rosenwald School.

    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. 

    Come in for a warm and inviting museum experience.

    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.

    Beautiful Vase!

Come see it in person!

    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

    Let us celebrate 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 will be 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. You can drive through and sample some of the Gullah Geechee foods. We are adhering to the CDC and governmental guidelines and making this 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.

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

    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, January 23, 2020 at Friendship UM Church, speaker Cassandra Williams Rush will share ‘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 Lelels

    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.

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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