Book Discussion-The Center For African American History, Art, & Culture

The Center For African American History, Art, and Culture 120 York Street NE, Aiken, SC, United States

Join the Center and Dr. Curry as we explore the first volume in a narrative history about the descendants of two families that share a common ancestor, Martha Kitchings Seawright […]

Pee Dee Author Expo Sponsored By Florence County Library

Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library 509 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC, United States

The Holiday Season is kicking in full swing on the road! I have been selected to participate in the 2022 Pee Dee Author Expo hosted by the Florence County Library […]

Sweet Tea & Some History

River House at River Island 1570 River Island Parkway, Evans, SC, United States

Join us on Monday, January 9th, at 6:00 p.m. when Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. will talk about the fascinating story of Lavinia C. Thompson who was born into slavery […]

Florence Library Presents African American Genealogy

Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library 509 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC, United States

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library presents African American Genealogy: Writing Family History with Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. on Tuesday, January 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. […]

Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison

Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison was born enslaved on November 20, 1849, in Barnwell County South Carolina. This presentation tells the contextualized story of her life, featuring local history of the […]

Juneteenth Celebration-Laurens, South Carolina

Laurens County Museum 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, United States

Join 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 […]