SC African American Heritage Commission

Celebrating over 25 years of excellence in preserving and promoting African American history and culture in South Carolina. #PortraitsOfaPandemic #GreenBookSC

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

Always love to listen to @VernonBurton1 and what a treat to hear Dr. Robert Elder discuss his book: Where History, Memory, and Place Collide: John C Calhoun and Clemson University

[Vernon Burton @VernonBurton1]

https://t.co/W3IJHILYyQ
Enjoyed. conversation as "Political analyst" about race and politics with Karthik Ramswayamy on the Political Lenss://youtu.be/WNA5x_j_Brk
@justicedeferred @ClemsonCAAH @Harvard_Press @FurmanHistory @FurmanNews @ClemsonHistory

[SC Archives&History @SCArchives]

This week is Farmer’s Market Week! SCDAH has a collection of the South Carolina Market Bulletin for 1940-2022 that shows various livestock and produce for sale in the state. Attached is an issue from 1987 highlighting various festivals across the state. #farmersmarket

[SC Archives&History @SCArchives]

#OTD the Cooper River Bridge, later the Grace Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic in Charleston in 1929 after being pushed by Mayor John P. Grace in 1927. Attached is an excerpt from The State newspaper on its opening and a photograph of the bridge in 1973 from the SCDOT. #bridges

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

Wonderful article highlighting one of South Carolina’s hidden gems and our very own Thad Daise !

https://t.co/GkLi9SQiKW

[Historic Columbia @HistColumbia]

HC is excited to partner with @uofsc's History Center to present Columbia Conversations this fall. Both events are FREE but registration is required! We hope to see you there!

[SC Archives&History @SCArchives]

The Palmetto Regiment formed in 1846 to serve in the Mexican War. Fighting throughout the campaign, they were the first American regiment to raise their colors over Mexico City. Attached is a page from a volume of regimental records compiled after the war.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1962, Martin Luther king Jr. was arrested and jailed for holding a prayer vigil in Albany, Georgia.

MLK Jr. Was Arrested 29 Times For These So-Called Crimes. Here are just a few occasions when he was arrested and why,

A THREAD

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

In memory of those who chose the sea.. —The "Igbo Landing" story —

In an act of mass resistance against slavery, a group of slaves revolted, took control of the slave ship grounded it on an island & rather than submit to slavery, proceeded to march into water & drown.

THREAD!

[Catherine Fleming Bruce @BruceNotGraham]

https://t.co/uIpZqw6r3Y

Happening now - with @Eugene_Robinson @woodyholtonusc  Professor of History @UofSC
Lorien Foote, Professor of History @TAMU
Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate Professor of History @DukeU
Thomas Guglielmo, Associate Professor, American Studies @GWtweets

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

What a great visit to @iaamuseum and an enriching experience to learn about not only the journey of our ancestors but our own journey.

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

When Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, TX with General Order No. 3 in hand on June 19th, 1865, ALL Americans learned of their freedom and today we are grateful for the opportunity to remember and celebrate!

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

Excited and thankful to share in 1st Nazareth Baptist Church’s Juneteenth Celebration today!! Come out to join in the celebration!

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

https://t.co/nfvEvBxDki

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

The Rahmans: Design With Natural Elements continues until Friday, July 28, 2023 . Our exhibitions are free & open to the public because of support & memberships. Please consider joining the Fine Arts Center or making a contribution https://t.co/R5qAa5gloe

[ChristinaProenzaColes @ProenzaColes]

“If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence.” Bayard Rustin

[SC African American Heritage Commission @SCAAHC1993]

Thank you @VernonBurton1 for your tireless commitment to change and Justice!! https://t.co/gKmUqtEMzL