Renaissance Publications & Educational Programs, LLC

A Conversation With Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr., Charleston County Library
2022-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Baxter-Patrick James Island, 1858 S.Grimball Road, Charleston, SC, 29412, United States
Join Dr. Curry for a conversation on his book, The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from The Past (1830-1960) at the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library at 1 PM on April 16.
This is the first of a series of talks in partnership with the International African American Museum! There will books for sale and you can pre-order your book by clicking on the link, bit.ly/thompsonbook, to receive your book on site.

Lower Richland Heritage & Genealogical Society
2022-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 | GA
Join me on next Sunday, March 20th, at 3pm for my presentation: “How to Write Your Family History: The Narrative History Approach sponsored by the Lower Richland Heritage & Genealogical Society! The event will be on Zoom!

Click on the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZYtceqprzgsHNUpJlTQud9YZEIIB…

Black History Month/The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga Author Talk/Book Signing Event
2022-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Aiken Center For The Arts, 122 Laurens St SW, Aiken, SC, 29801, United States
Join us during Black History Month Saturday February 12th, 2022 at the Aiken Center For The Arts to learn about the amazing stories of two Aiken County African American families whose history goes back to slavery, the Reconstruction Era, the Civil Rights Movement, and the rise of African American gospel music featuring legendary gospel artist Tommy Ellison and his group, The Five Singing Stars.
Books will be available for purchase during the event.

2022 Spring Speaker Series: SC Department of Archives & History
2022-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | GA
South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners
This session 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 for African Americans; notable features of the pension application; and notable South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners. The session also offers suggestions for research and curation projects to broaden the stories of SC African American Confederate Pensioners.

Color of Artists Reception-Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta
2022-01-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta, 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841, United States

Holiday Bazaar, Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken, SC, December 11th, 2021, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
2021-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | GA

South Carolina Writers Association Authors Corner Virtual Interview, November 10, 2021, 5:30 PM
2021-11-10 17:30 | GA

Group Author Interview-2021 National Black Book Festival, October 22. 2021, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | GA

2021 Jubilee Festival of Black History
2021-09-18 11:00 - 18:00 | GA
Come out to the Jubilee Festival of Black History & Culture sponsored by Historic Columbia! I will be selling my latest book, The Awakening: The Seawright-Ellison Family Saga, Vol.1, which is rank #65 of 100 books in the Historical Essays category!
The festival is free!

Southern Authors Expo
2021-07-10 10:00 - 16:00 | GA
July 10th, 2021-10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Southern Authors Expo, American Legion Hunt, 314 Penn Street, Edgefield, SC and flyer (see attachment).

Carolina Day Book Signing Event
2021-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | GA
Rose Hill Estate
Sheffield’s Gardens
221 Greenville Street, Aiken, SC, 29801
Saturday, June 26th, 2021, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Books will be for sale with autograph
Event tickets are $75.00 per person.
(See Carolina Day image attached and upload)

Aiken County Historical Museum Lecture Series Event
2021-06-13 15:00 | GA
433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Sunday,June 13th, 2021, 3:00 PM
Lecture Title: African American Stories from Turn of the Century – The Seawright-Ellison and Thompson Families by Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr.
Click on https://achmfriends.org/events/single-tickets/ (in-person tickets) or https://achmfriends.org/events/single-tickets-zoom/ (Zoom tickets)

Authors of South Carolina featuring Dr. Walter B. Curry
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | GA
Authors of South Carolina featuring Dr. Walter B. Curry-Thursday February 18th, 2020, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, hosted by South Carolina State Library. Click on the link to join, https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/event/7406053

Using Narrative Inquiry in Family History
2021-02-04 13:00 | GA
Using Narrative Inquiry in Family History-Thursday February 4th, 2020, 1:00 PM–Interview with Bernice Bennett, Host of Research of the National Archives and Beyond. Click on the link to join, https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bernicebennett/2021/02/04/using-narrative-inquiry-in-family-history-with-walter-curry-jr-edd

Inaugural Literal Blast
2020-09-29, 2020-09-22 | GA
Inaugural Literal Blast
Book Discussion
September 22 & 29, 2020
Aiken Center for the Arts
Aiken, South Carolina

“The personal story through slavery in South Carolina, through war and beyond”
2020-08-28 | GA
“The personal story through slavery in South Carolina, through war and beyond”
Presentation
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum
August 28, 2020
Columbia, South Carolina

“Connecting Genealogy and Community Service” Presentation
2020-08-06 | GA
“Connecting Genealogy and Community Service” Presentation
The Exchange Club
August 6th, 2020
Charleston, South Carolina

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960) Presentation
2020-06-23 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960) Presentation
Fountain Inn Museum
June 23, 2020
Fountain Inn, South Carolina

Salley and The Thompson Family Exhibit Reception
2020-02-01 | GA
Salley and The Thompson Family Exhibit Reception
February 1, 2020
Aiken County Historical Museum
Aiken, South Carolina

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
2019-11-04 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
Book Signing & Presentation
Anderson County Genealogical Society
November 4th, 2019
Anderson, South Carolina

African American Historical and Genealogical Society
2019-10-10 | GA
African American Historical and Genealogical Society
International Book Awards
October 10, 2019
Hyattsville, Maryland

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
2019-09-21 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
Presentation
Southern Studies Showcase-Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society
September 21, 2019
Edgefield, South Carolina

“My Genealogical Connection to Kiwanis Principles” Presentation
2019-08-29 | GA
“My Genealogical Connection to Kiwanis Principles” Presentation
Aiken Kiwanis Club
August 29, 2019
Aiken, South Carolina

The Genealogical Epoch: A Conceptual Framework in Genealogical Research Presentation
2019-07-13 | GA
The Genealogical Epoch: A Conceptual Framework in Genealogical Research Presentation
47th South Carolina Genealogical Society Workshop
South Carolina Department of Archives & History
July 13, 2019
Columbia, South Carolina

Lavinia Corley Thompson: African American Female Confederate Veteran Presentation
2019-05-05 | GA
Lavinia Corley Thompson: African American Female Confederate Veteran Presentation
Oconee Academy
May 5, 2019
Walhalla, South Carolina

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960) Presentation
2019-04-10 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960) Presentation
April 10th, 2019
National Library Week
Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
2019-02-09 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
Book Signing
February 9th, 2019
Gospel Spreading Bible Bookstore
Washington, DC

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
2018-10-21 | GA
The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
Book Signing & Presentation
October 21, 2018
Tompkins Library
Edgefield, South Carolina

The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past (1830-1960)
2018-09-07 | GA
Book Signing & Presentation
October 7th, 2018
Aiken County Historical Museum
Aiken, South Carolina
