Dear Friends of the Emanuel Nine Memorial,
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 14, Charleston reaches a historic milestone. After years of vision, prayer, and partnership, the Emanuel Nine Memorial will open its gates to the public, and we would be honored to have you with us.
This memorial is a sacred space dedicated to the nine lives taken at Mother Emanuel AME Church, to the survivors, and to the enduring power of grace and forgiveness. Its opening is a moment for our entire community, and everyone is welcome.
Event Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Emanuel Nine Memorial
120 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Program: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Memorial open for visits until 5:00 PM
The memorial is free and open to all. No tickets or RSVP are required.
What to Expect
We will begin at 9:00 AM with a 30-minute ceremony, followed by the ribbon-cutting. The gates will then open, with special guests entering first, followed by the public. Performances will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until noon, and the memorial will remain open for visits until 5:00 PM.
Come Ready to Build Community
Performances will be offered throughout the morning, yet the true spirit of the day will be found in fellowship: greeting one another, sharing stories, and building community in honor of the Emanuel Nine.
Please Plan Ahead
Dress warmly. Temperatures are expected to drop, so please dress in layers suited to the cold.
Wear comfortable shoes. Seating is very limited, and most guests will be standing for an extended period. We kindly ask that you allow our elders to have the available seats.
Please leave food and drink outside. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the memorial.
Photos and videos are welcome inside the memorial. We simply ask that you be mindful of the families and survivors present and honor the sacred nature of the space.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is limited. The Mother Emanuel church parking lot will be closed, and Calhoun Street will be closed to traffic between Meeting Street and Anson Street.
We recommend parking at one of these garages:
• Gaillard Center garage
• Marion Square garage
• South Carolina Aquarium garage
• John Street garage
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) and carpooling are strongly encouraged.
Accesibility
Guests with accessibility needs may be dropped off at the corner of Meeting Street and Calhoun Street or on Henrietta Street.
We are deeply grateful to Mother Emanuel AME Church, our sponsors, donors, and every member of this community who helped make this day possible. We look forward to standing together with you tomorrow as we open the Emanuel Nine Memorial to Charleston and the world.
With gratitude,
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation