This presentation explores the reasons why South Carolina used African American labor during the war; the diverse roles of African American labor during the war; SC approval of Confederate pensions […]
Lavinia was born enslaved on June 3rd, 1844, in Aiken County, and this presentation tells her personal story of slavery and survival during the Civil War. Lavinia would follow her […]
Ancestral Reflections: The Thompson Family is a collection of eight individual paintings that features the individual experiences of enslaved relatives which include a woman who served in the Civil War; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
