TJ Wallace

SC Humanities is pleased to announce the two SC Humanities Student Scholarship recipients who have been selected for 2021. Patrick J. Wohlscheid of the College of Charleston is the recipient of the Undergraduate Student Scholarship, and John M. Dodge of the University of South Carolina is the recipient of the Graduate Student Scholarship. SC Humanities Student … Read more

The fourth season of Poetry at McLeod will take place in April and May in Charleston. This acclaimed series, held at a southern cotton plantation, presents African American poets illuminating the experience and legacy of enslavement and offers a free poetry workshop geared to all levels of experience. SC Humanities supported this series with a … Read more

The exhibit The Waccamaw Indian People: Past, Present, and Future will open at the Horry County Museum on Tuesday, April 27. This exhibit features the history of the Waccamaw Indian People and their enduring culture through the display and interpretation of the belongings and personal stories integral to their Native American heritage. South Carolina Humanities … Read more

South Carolina State University will present a four-part poetry series entitled “Words Across the Water.” The series brings together poets and writers from across the Anglophone African Diaspora in order to explore intersections of metaphor, style, and themes. SC Humanities supported this programming with a Fast Track Literary Grant. This series provides a discursive space … Read more

Richland Library has been offering their “Let’s Talk Race” community initiative since August 2020. Through Spring 2021, they will host virtual author events, book groups and discussions that encourage honest dialogue on injustices, anti-racism and diversity. SC Humanities supported this programming with a Fast Track Literary Grant. Events in the series include: Let’s Talk Race Book … Read more

Middleton Place Foundation will present an engaging program about Black Women in History as part of their ongoing annual Distinguished Speakers Series. The virtual conversation will take place on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. SC Humanities helped support this program with a Mini Grant. Featured speakers for “Ukweli: Black Women in History” … Read more

Historic Brattonsville’s virtual program “Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865” gives voice to the African American story and presents a more inclusive interpretation of the Brattonsville community during the American Civil War. The program consists of three presentations: historical portrayals by FREED – Female RE-Enactors of Distinction and two interactive living history programs. South Carolina Humanities supported … Read more

South Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street program, is pleased to present the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Water/Ways in South Carolina. The exhibition dives into water–an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. The exhibit will open at its sixth and final venue in South Carolina at the Historic Westminster Train … Read more

The South Carolina Humanities Board of Directors awarded more than $65,000 in Major Grants to 9 cultural organizations after a February 26, 2021 Board Meeting in Columbia. The awards were selected through a competitive application and review process and are made possible by SC Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Matching community support for the … Read more

Claflin University’s Center for Social Justice will partner with the First-Year Experience program and the college’s First Lady, Mrs. Warmack, to present a virtual program by author Danielle Allen to Claflin and the wider South Carolina community. The novel Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A. will be the topic of the reading and virtual discussion. … Read more

2021 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Charter for the Adath Yeshurun Synagogue in Aiken, SC. They have planned a variety of programs to commemorate this anniversary and to investigate and celebrate the Jewish history of Aiken County. The focus in 2021 will be on a series of virtual programs and resources. SC Humanities supported … Read more

Entering its fifth year, March Forth is a signature annual program of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, commemorating the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s death (March 4, 2016) with educational conversations about storytelling, conservation, social justice, and inclusivity—major themes of Conroy’s writing and teaching life. The annual event will be held virtually on March 4, 6, … Read more

The Georgetown County Library (GCL) will present a major project to celebrate South Carolina’s unique food history and culture. “From Blue Hills to Green Sea: Representing South Carolina Foodways” will provide perspectives of both scholars and laypeople and will offer three main elements: (1) a virtual symposium on March 4 – 5, 2021 featuring several … Read more

SC Humanities is issuing a call for speakers to join our Speakers Bureau: Humanities Out Loud program roster. Speakers Bureau: Humanities Out Loud is one of the oldest programs of SC Humanities and one of the most beloved. Through the Speakers Bureau, some of South Carolina’s finest scholars travel throughout the state to share their interests and … Read more

The Poetry Society of South Carolina is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021 and will offer readings and workshops from January – May by such notable faculty as Len Lawson, Joy Priest, Leslie Sainz, Valerie Nieman, and Michele Reese. The centennial celebration will include a publication about the 100-year history of the society; an exhibit of … Read more

South Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street program, is pleased to present the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Water/Ways in South Carolina. The exhibition dives into water–an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. The exhibit will open at its fifth venue in South Carolina at the McClellanville Arts Council on Monday, January … Read more

The “With Preach Jacobs: One on One Conversation Series” is an ongoing effort to bring together black artists and activists in discussion in Columbia. A program on February 26 will unite comic book artist Sanford Greene with Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, moderated by artist and journalist Preach Jacobs. SC Humanities supported this program with a … Read more

On February 13, 2021, the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage opens its expanded Battle of Honey Hill exhibition. The Battle of Honey Hill was a significant battle in the Civil War that took place near Ridgeland, SC. SC Humanities supported this project with a Mini Grant. The Battle of Honey Hill was the third battle … Read more

Southern Wesleyan University will present their second annual “SWU Literary Festival: South Carolina Real and Imagined” on Friday, February 19, 2021. The event will feature jury-selected student writers from local high schools and universities, creative writing breakout sessions, an open mic, and a presentation by poet Celeste McMaster. The festival will be livestreamed on YouTube. … Read more

The University of South Carolina Beaufort will virtually present their first annual Interdisciplinary Studies Conference on February 15 – 16, 2021. The conference theme is “Race, Identity, and Equality,” which will be looked at from a variety of vantage points and disciplines. SC Humanities supported this program with a Mini Grant. The conference director states, … Read more

Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. South Carolina Humanities supported this programming with a Major Grant. The program series is offered by Lander’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and sponsored by the university’s Diversity Advisory Council. The series joins other campus programming … Read more

The Sigal Music Museum will present a series of 4 free lectures from November 2019 – February 2021 titled “CSI: Keyboards” that will engage the public in learning about the history of musical instruments, instrument makers, musicians and their historical time periods, and more. The first program will take place virtually on November 22, 2020. SC … Read more

The Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens County is expanding their on-site field trip options and also creating new virtual field trip packages designed for 3rd – 8th grade students. All classes are South Carolina standards-based. SC Humanities supported the development of new field trips with a Major Grant in September 2020. The mill is the centerpiece of … Read more

SC Humanities is pleased to announce the FY2021 Board of Directors who begin their terms on November 1, 2020. Seven new members will join the Board of Directors in 2020: Richard Brown of Columbia, Eric Crawford of Conway, Tom Crosby of Columbia, George D. Jebaily of Florence, Lisa Kerr of Charleston, Dollie Newhouse of Irmo, … Read more

The Coastal Discovery Museum has created virtual humanities content that is being showcased on their newly redesigned website. Their educational programming for schools includes live virtual experiences, conservation in the classroom, virtual and in-person field trip opportunities, and teacher workshops. SC Humanities helped support the creation of virtual programming through a grant that provided for … Read more

Actors Theater of South Carolina has created an audio/video project revealing 14 little-known heroes from U.S. history intended to inspire and comfort people who are feeling depressed or overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. “Calls to Greatness – U.S. History” features professional performers reading meaningful historical speeches and essays in period clothing with … Read more