Lavinia was born enslaved on June 3rd, 1844, in Aiken County, and this presentation tells her personal story of slavery and survival during the Civil War. Lavinia would follow her master into battle in the Civil War, serving the Confederate army as a cook. Six decades later, she would be among about 100 black South […]
We are kicking off 2024 at the historic Lucy Laney Craft Museum of Black History in Augusta, GA, on Saturday January 13th, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. Join us for a book signing and special family presentation on, "The Life of Nickie Mae Winn Corley: An African American Entrepreneurship, Civil Rights Activist, and Advocate of Women […]
This presentation explores the reasons why South Carolina used African American labor during the war; the diverse roles of African American labor during the war; SC approval of Confederate pensions for African Americans; notable features of the pension application; and notable South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners.
This presentation explores the reasons why South Carolina used African American labor during the war; the diverse roles of African American labor during the war; SC approval of Confederate pensions for African Americans; notable features of the pension application; and notable South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners.
Lavinia was born enslaved on June 3rd, 1844, in Aiken County, and this presentation tells her personal story of slavery and survival during the Civil War. Lavinia would follow her master into battle in the Civil War, serving the Confederate army as a cook. Six decades later, she would be among about 100 black South […]
Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family is a collection of eight individual paintings that features the individual experiences of enslaved relatives which include a woman who served in the Civil War; and individual agricultural and civic activities during past times in the rural South Carolina; from the award-winning book, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from The […]
Juneteenth Celebration is around the corner and things are going to get wild celebrating Umoja Village Founders Day at Eudora Farms near Salley, South Carolina! I will be one of the presenters and looking forward to the celebration! Come out, enjoy, learn, and have fun! Details of the event are mentioned in the flyer!
Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr., invites you to embark on a journey with him as he unravels the life story of his ancestor, Lavinia Thompson. Lavinia served as an enslaved cook in the Confederate Army. Lavinia’s compelling narrative unfolds in this PowerPoint presentation, recounting her experience of slavery and experience during the Civil War. This […]
Join Dr. Curry on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, in Bishopville, SC, for the opening reception of my artwork and an artist talk at 3 p.m. at the Bishopville Opera House-Lee County Arts Council. Call (803) 484-5090 or message me for more information. The artist talk is proudly sponsored by South Carolina Humanities. If you are […]
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 […]
