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NAACP and the Unitarian church sponsor trip to Charleston

By Lightning Reports, Published: April 13, 2024

The Henderson County NAACP and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hendersonville Social Justice Team are co-sponsoring a trip to the International African American Museum in Charleston, S.C., on May 4 and 5.

 This is a new museum of African-American history in Charleston on the site where Gadsden’s Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40 percent of all American enslaved persons, once stood.

In addition to visiting IAAM, guests will share a community dinner Saturday and attend Sunday worship services at Mother Emmanuel Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in the South. Transportation aboard a luxury coach is included. There will be some free time for participants to explore on their own.

There are a few spots left and some scholarship money is available. Those interested may contact Judy Bonner at Judybonner1@outlook.com