Events

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 […]

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 Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Charleston County Main Library, situated at 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. The […]

Join us for a discussion of Dr. Walter Curry’s award-winning book, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960).The talk is in joint with this month’s featured Saul Alexander Gallery exhibit, “Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family. The event is sponsored by South Carolina Humanities.

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 state Confederate pensions for African Americans who served as cooks, teamsters, body servants, combat engineers, road maintenance, and other roles. The Charleston Museum is pleased […]

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 remember where we will party with a purpose in support of Epps-McGill Farmhouse a national Historic Gem right in Kingstree, South Carolina. Proceeds from this […]

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 and those of enslavers and traders. Virginia Ellison, COO and Director of Collections, will facilitate a discussion featuring South Carolina authors Dr. Walter Curry and […]

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 fascinating tale.

The Allendale County Historical Society invites you to attend "Writing My Family History and African American Confederate Pensioners in South Carolina.