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Stay connected with the latest stories, research, and updates highlighting African American history, heritage, and culture in South Carolina. Our news updates bring together community milestones, preservation efforts, and Commission initiatives to keep you informed and inspired.
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Public Welcomed to Reconsecrated Enslaved Ancestral Burial Ground Opening
Read More: Public Welcomed to Reconsecrated Enslaved Ancestral Burial Ground OpeningOne of the largest known enslaved burial grounds in the Carolina Piedmont, located at Historic Brattonsville, will open to the…
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New Charleston Justice Journey Site and Historic Marker
Read More: New Charleston Justice Journey Site and Historic MarkerPlymouth Congregational Church was founded in April 1867 by Black members of the Circular Congregational Church on Meeting Street, who…
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Nominations for 2025 Historic Preservation Awards
Read More: Nominations for 2025 Historic Preservation AwardsThe SC Department of Archives & History, Preservation SC, and the Office of the Governor invite you to nominate individuals…
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3 SC African American Sites listed to National Register
Read More: 3 SC African American Sites listed to National RegisterAtlantic Beach Historic District (Horry), Finley High School (Chester), and Green’s Funeral Home and Ambulance Service (Florence) have all been…
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Lincoln High School Collection
Read More: Lincoln High School CollectionThe South Carolina Digital Library recently published the Lincoln High School Collection, which includes student yearbooks, newsletters, photographs, and newspaper…
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Acquisition of E.T. West House
Read More: Acquisition of E.T. West HousePreservation SC, through their Revolving Fund, was able to acquire the E.T. West House in Darlington. This house is one…
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Bull Swamp Baptist Restores Historic School
Read More: Bull Swamp Baptist Restores Historic SchoolThis National Historical Park, designated in 2017 (later elevated from monument status in 2019), preserves key Reconstruction-era sites around Beaufort—such…
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