KEITH SCHOOL MUSEUM

CHARLESTON, SC

The Keith School Museum is a historic school building located in Charleston, South Carolina. The building was originally constructed in 1898 as the Keith School, a public school for African American students during the era of segregation. The school served the community until the 1970s, when it was closed due to structural issues.

Today, the Keith School Museum serves as a cultural and educational resource for the community, preserving the history and legacy of the school and its students. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that showcase the school's history, including photographs, documents, and personal stories from former students and faculty.

Visitors to the museum can also tour the building itself, which has been restored to its original condition. The school's classrooms, auditorium, and other areas have been preserved to give visitors a sense of what it was like to attend school during the era of segregation.

The Keith School Museum is an important cultural landmark in Charleston, representing the struggles and achievements of African American students and educators during a difficult period in American history. It serves as a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit, and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in our society.

KEITH SCHOOL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHARLESTON SC. US MID #8404500045

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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KEITH SCHOOL MUSEUM
1509 CLEMENTS FERRY RD
CHARLESTON
SC
29492

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