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 […]
Exploring Public School Residencies-Aiken Center For The Arts
Dr. Walter Curry, author The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from The Past (1830-1960), residency with eighth grade social studies students explored Dr. Curry's family history through his storytelling & a gallery walk of artifacts and paintings, bringing to life Aiken County's African American history.
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 […]
SC State’s library to celebrate National Library Week-Book discussions and signing
Authors will discuss their books, articles, or related publications. Individuals will be able to purchase a signed copy of the author’s book following the presentations. “44 Days of Being Humble.” Author: Jekela S. Burgess. “Everything Lemonade.” Author: Mrs. Alicia Collins "The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past" (1830-1960). Author: Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. […]
Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison
Aiken County Public Library 314 Chesterfield St SW, Aiken, SC, United StatesMartha 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 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 […]
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 […]
Columbia Readers & Writers Group
Lizards Thicket 3147 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, United StatesJoin us for lunch at the Lizards Thicket in Columbia, SC from 11:30 AM-12:30PM for a special presentation by Dr. Walter B. Curry, on his book, "The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol.1, A Narrative History". Books will be available for sale at a discounted price.
Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. Book Talk and Signing
All Good Books 734 Harden Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesJoin us Tuesday, July 11, at 6 pm as Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr. will be here to discuss his book The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol.1, A Narrative History. The book has been selected as a 2023 National Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist in two categories: African American Non-Fiction & Regional Non-Fiction Southeast. […]
Book Signing/Meet & Greet
Barnes & Noble at Midtown 3400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, United StatesI will be at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 3400 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC on Saturday August 12th, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM. I’m going to have Columbia African American history displays that features my ancestral connections to historic Ward One, Washington Street Business District, Palmetto State Barbers Association, and the desegregation of the South Carolina Department of […]
2023 Jubilee Festival of Black History & Culture hosted by Historical Columbia
Mann-Simon Historic Site 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC, United States2023 Jubilee Festival of Black History & Culture hosted by Historical Columbia, on Saturday September 16th, 2023, at the Mann-Simons Site from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. The book, "The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol.1, A Narrative History" featuring ancestral stories connected to Columbia African American history including the historic Ward One community, Olympia Mills, Washington […]