The Cherokee Trail of Tears

The Cherokee Trail of Tears Presented by Alice Taylor-Colbert. The Cherokee Trail of Tears story is one of political discord and ensuing tragedy as Cherokees faced removal from their homeland in the 1830s.  However, the story begins with wars between South Carolina and the Cherokee Lower Towns in the 1700s.  By examining the viewpoints of … Read more

Brethren of Spade & Pruning Knife: The Naturalists & the Carolinas

Brethren of Spade & Pruning Knife: The Naturalists & the Carolinas Presented by Ruth Miller. This presentation tells a story of international trade, natural history, and science from the days of exploration & colonization. This was a time of transfer, the movement of people, animals and plants; it is the Age of the Natural Historians … Read more

The Surprising Story of Charleston and the Carolina LowCountry

The Surprising Story of Charleston and the Carolina LowCountry Presented by Ruth Miller. Bringing a conference or organization to Charleston? Introduce our city and the Carolina LowCountry with this entertaining, educational talk. Ruth Miller’s program is not “What to see and do,” but rather, sets the historic scene, making your stay here both interesting and … Read more

Blue, Red, & Black: African Americans and the Revolutionary War

Blue, Red, & Black: African Americans and the Revolutionary War Presented by Donald West. **Donald West requests an additional honorarium or travel reimbursement to the $250 contributed by SC Humanities. What role did black people play in the quest for liberty? This presentation and PowerPoints of period artwork, illustrations, and historical documentation addressing the little-known, … Read more

The African Slave Trade (Atlantic and Indian Oceans)

The African Slave Trade (Atlantic and Indian Oceans) Presented by Donald West. **Donald West requests an additional honorarium or travel reimbursement to the $250 contributed by SC Humanities. Between 750-1890, Africans were forcefully removed from the continent to places throughout the Islamic world and the Americas. Donald West addresses this historical period with the support … Read more