The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission Annual Meeting 2012 & Preserving our Places in History Awards Luncheon and Jazz Concert

The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission has an event planned for January 27 of 2012 that you won’t want to miss!

Annual Meeting 2012 & Preserving our Places in History
Awards Luncheon and Jazz Concert
Friday, January 27, 2012
SC Archives and History Center
8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC

11:00 am~ Registration
11:30 – Noon ~ Greetings, Welcome, SCAAHC overview
Noon ~ Preserving Our Places In History Awards Luncheon
Keynote Speaker : Mr. Robert Stanton, Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of the Department of the Interior
1:15 pm ~ Preserving More Than Places In History: Celebrating South Carolina’s African American Jazz Heritage
Session One will chronicle the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans to one of America’s most popular musical genres, complete with live musical accompaniment.
Session Two will offer updates on the state’s various jazz initiatives.
Annual Mtg./Awards Luncheon
$20 SCAAH Foundation members; $25 non- members

Then join them for a nightcap ~ an elegant evening of Live Jazz featuring The Skipp Pearson Jazz Ensemble & The Bhakti Project
Reception at 6 pm Concert at 7 pm
The SCAAHC’s Trailblazer Award will be presented during the evening
Archives & History Center
$15 SCAAH Foundation members; $20 non – members

Click for details and registration form

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