South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners Lecture

During the Civil War, South Carolina employed African American labor, free and enslaved, to support military operations in Charleston and the Lowcountry areas. 58 years later, South Carolina legally approved state Confederate pensions for African Americans who served as cooks, teamsters, body servants, combat engineers, road maintenance, and other roles.

The Charleston Museum is pleased to host Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. for the final lecture of its Fall lecture series.  The presentation explores the reasons why South Carolina used African American labor during the Civil War; the diverse role of African American labor during the Civil War that includes a historical focus on the Lowcountry; the legislation passed by the South Carolina General Assembly that approved African Americans who met the qualifications to receive pensions for their military service in the Confederate Army; notable features of the South Carolina State Confederate pension application; and notable South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners from Charleston County and the Lowcountry who lived during the Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction era periods.

Registration is encouraged.  This lecture is FREE for Members and FREE for the public.

Light reception and wine selections available for purchase from Love and Bunches Mobile Wine Bar.

Register online or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235.