About me

Darius M. Brown is a Genetic Genealogist and Research Assistant at the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC. With over 6 years of experience in genealogy, he specializes in researching enslaved African Americans in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Mr. Brown has conducted extensive research on various lines of his family, tracing them back to the colonial period. Notably, he has reconstructed the enslaved population at several plantations, including Old Fort, Otaheite, Blue Mud, and the Blake Plantations, situated in Beaufort, Charleston, and Colleton Counties, South Carolina.

In addition to his work, Mr. Brown is featured on a drive and tour app called Free & Equal, available on the Apple and Google Play stores. Currently pursuing both his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management at the College of Charleston, and certification in DNA and Genetic Genealogy from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies.