About The Company
Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs LLC is dedicated to illuminating the overlooked narratives of South Carolina. Through acclaimed literature, visual art, and immersive educational programming, we bridge the gap between ancestry and local history to ensure every story is told.
About the Founder
Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D
Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. is the founder of Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs, LLC, an initiative born from his passion for historical scholarship and the literary arts. An Orangeburg native, Dr. Curry earned his bachelor’s in political science from South Carolina State University before pursuing advanced degrees in education, culminating in a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction from Argosy University.
A prolific and award-winning author, Dr. Curry’s work brings overlooked narratives to life. His first two books, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960) and The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, meticulously trace his lineage from the era of slavery through the Reconstruction. His latest publication, South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer, serves as the official biography of the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in the state.
Beyond the page, Dr. Curry is a National Association of Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide and serves as the Author-In-Residence at the Aiken Center for the Arts. In this role, he develops immersive exhibits that bridge literature and education for Aiken County Public Schools. He lives in Columbia with his wife, Takiyah, and their two sons, Braxton and Braylon. When not researching, he enjoys exploring the natural beauty and deep-rooted history of South Carolina’s State Parks.
