Fountain Inn Presents Black History Gallery Exhibit
Fountain Inn Museum 102 Depot Street, Fountain Inn, United StatesFountain Inn Presents Black History Gallery Exhibit featuring guest speaker Dr. Walter B. Curry
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Book Talk with Dr. Walter Curry: The Story of Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison
Main Library-Charleston County Public Library 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United StatesCome join Dr. Walter Curry and discover the story of Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison's life, featuring the local history of the Antebellum Period and Civil War in Barnwell County during Martha’s enslavement; a personal account of Martha’s life on the Phillips Plantation during the Reconstruction Era in Barnwell County; the circumstances that involved Martha’s marriages […]
Walking tour to focus on slavery and the Civil War; local author to participate
Local author Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. will be participating as a tour guide with The Charleston Museum. The tour, “From Birds to Batteries: An In-depth Ecology and Historical Walking Tour of Battery Pringle” will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the The Dill Sanctuary, 1163 Riverland Dr., Charleston. Curry will be […]
Lavinia C. Thompson: A Personal Story of Slavery and Civil War In South Carolina
International African American MuseumJoin us to learn the story of Lavinia C. Thompson, an enslaved woman who followed her master into battle as a Confederate Army cook, and was later paid pensions for her involuntary service to the Confederate cause.
Juneteenth Celebration-Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens County Museum 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, United StatesJoin us for the City of Laurens Juneteenth Festival on June 17, 2023! We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. will be speaking at the Laurens County Museum at 1:00 pm, sharing his insightful perspective on this important occasion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and celebrate the significance of […]