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 Ellison. The book documents the beginnings of the family saga through Martha’s life during slavery, The Civil War, The Reconstruction Era, and family life in […]
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 on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library at 509 S. Dargan St. Florence, SC 29506, […]
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 in Aiken County, South Carolina on June 3, 1844. She would follow her master into battle in the Civil War, serving the Confederate army as […]
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. Dr. Curry, a native of Orangeburg, SC, will teach attendees how to write a narrative history about their family incorporating the African American experience and […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 her involuntary service to the Confederate cause.
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 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 […]