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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Fountain Inn Presents Black History Gallery Exhibit featuring guest speaker Dr. Walter B. Curry
Come 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
