"Communal," by Jonathan Green, 2019. Used with Special Permisson. Columbia -- The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission has opened a web portal to capture African American impressions of the Coronavirus’ impact on their lives, and to establish a...
As Recommended by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (featured photo courtesy of History.com) In 1917, the all-volunteer 15th NY Infantry trained for two weeks at Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg, SC, before becoming the "Harlem Hellfighters" who...
SC African American Heritage Commission invites people to imagine going back-to-school in the early 20th century For many children in rural South Carolina, going back to school in the 1920s meant a walk down dirt roads to wood-frame, one-story buildings, oriented to...
Vacations in South Carolina are always thrilling and exciting, and the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission has come up with some recommendations to make them enriching as well. The SCAAHC pulled together eight suggested *day-trips that visitors can...
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission presented its inaugural Preserving our Places in History Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. Vincent Sheheen of Camden, representing the 27th District. Sen. Sheheen was instrumental in securing funding in...
The program celebrates National Women's History Month Columbia – The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission will host performances by FREED, the Female Reenactors of Distinction from Washington, D.C., who bring to life the undertold stories of African...
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) is accepting nominations for its annual awards, to recognize outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of African American Heritage in South Carolina. Nominations will be accepting in...
Including places associated with the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. African American heritage spans more than 300 years in South Carolina, dating even before 1670 when enslaved Africans were among the first settlers at Charles Towne Landing. Not only...
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission with Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications for a Brave New South received a Palmetto Award of Excellence last week from the South Carolina Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators....
BY MIKELLE STREET In 1936, the The Negro Motorist Green Book was introduced by New York City postman Victor Green as the country’s first travel guide for Black travelers. Read the full...
BY MAYA A. JONES Those seeking to find historic sites that dig deeper into the rich African-American culture of South Carolina this summer will be able to search for exactly what they need with the click of an app. Read the full...
BY MARK HUFFMAN Charleston, S.C., is a small city that has taken a big share of travel dollars in recent years – a destination prized for its ability to please just about everyone in the family. Read the full...
BY DUSTIN WATERS For 30 years, the Negro Motorist Green Book served as a guide to African-American travelers hoping to navigate cities and towns during the Jim Crow era. Now, a new online travel guide aims to steer visitors to South Carolina’s most significant...
BY GABRIELLE FRANKLIN As summer approaches and travelers make their way into the state, a new online travel guide that highlights some of our state’s African American history has launched. Read the full...