The realization of the museum was brought one step closer to reality when the City of Clemson, fostered by the vision of Mayor Larry Abernathy, purchased and renovated the facility for community and cultural purposes.

The site of the Morrison Annex building in the Goldenview community was home to the second African American school, Calhoun Elementary, during segregation.

The current annex building was built by Pickens County School district in the 1940s to serve the needs of the growing number of African American families in the Calhoun area.

CAAAM exists to research, collect, preserve and interpret for public enrichment, the history, art and culture of African Americans.

The museum conserves objects of art, historical artifacts and memorabilia other reference materials available for limited public use.