TJ Wallace
Enduring and vibrant Lowcountry African American traditions will be explored and shared in Georgetown County, SC, from now through September 2015 in a unique project entitled “Out of the Rice Fields: Vestiges of Gullah Culture in Modern Society.” This endeavor features presentations by six scholarly lecturers, the creation of an oral-history video documentary on local … Read more
The Greenville County Library in partnership with the Greenville Textile Heritage Society are working on a project titled “Weaving Our History” that is designed to create a lasting record of the economic and cultural impact of the textile industry in Greenville. The project involves a history harvest, exhibits and events taking place from April – … Read more
The Newberry County Historical and Museum Society will restore an important monument in the Newberry Village Cemetery. The obelisk-like monument honors Joseph Kerr, a lawyer educated at Yale College. This restoration is part of a larger project to encourage other marker restorations. In addition to the restoration, a public program will take place in the … Read more
The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will present Traditions, Change, and Celebration: Native Artists of the Southeast from August 8, 2014 – July 25, 2015 in the Museum’s 2nd floor South Gallery. The exhibit will have a grand opening during the 2nd Annual FOLKFabulous festival on August 23, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 … Read more
