Join us for a discussion of Dr. Walter Curry’s award-winning book, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960).The talk is in joint with this month’s featured Saul Alexander Gallery exhibit, “Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family. The event is sponsored by South Carolina Humanities.

You are warmly invited to attend the inaugural exhibition, "Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family," curated by Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. and artist Chakalah Crawford. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Charleston County Main Library, situated at 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. The […]

I will be sharing historical narratives of my maternal ancestors of the Seawright-Ellison family, noteworthy events, and communities in Western Orangeburg County. Key topics will include: ~Local history during the antebellum period and the Civil War ~Martha's life during the Reconstruction Era ~The establishment of Orangeburg County ~The contributions of three African American men to […]