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  • Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

    Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site 325 State Park Road, Columbia, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Lee County Arts Council-

    Bishopville Opera House-Lee County Arts Council 109 N. Main Street, Bishopville, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • History & Ancestry In Western Orangeburg County

    Orangeburg County Historical Society 1421 Middleton Street, Orangeburg, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Charleston County Public Library Gallery Night presents “Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family,” featuring contributions from Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. and artist ChakalahKalah Crawford

    Main Library-Charleston County Public Library 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners Lecture

    The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Inaugural Epps-McGill Farmhouse Preservation Gala

    The Bean Market 111 Henry Street, Lake City, SC, United States

    Dr. Curry will be the keynote speaker at the Inaugural Epps-McGill Farmhouse Preservation Gala on Saturday November 16th, 2024 in Lake City, SC. This promises to be an evening to […]

  • Tracing Time: Uncovering Our Ancestors’ Stories

    South Carolina Historical Society 100 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    The South Carolina Historical Society invites you to engage in a profound examination of the interconnected histories of slavery, viewed through the lenses of both the descendants of the enslaved […]

  • Ransom Ginn: A Hidden Chapter of Black History

    Morris Center for LowCountry Heritage 10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, SC, United States

    Learn about the untold story of Ransom Ginn, a Black man who received a Confederate pension. Dr. Walter Curry will delve into the historical context and the implications of this […]

  • Author Talk: Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr.

    Swansea Branch Library 199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, United States

    Award-winning author Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. will give a presentation on The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past. He will chronicle the rich history of this prominent African […]

  • South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners

    Horry County Museum 805 N Main St,, Conway, United States

    The Horry County Museum presents a program by Dr. Walter Curry on African American Confederate pensioners from South Carolina on Saturday, February 15th, at 1:00 PM. This presentation examines the […]