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Black History

Honor the accomplishments of African Americans throughout South Carolina history. From Reconstruction and the fight for civil rights to advances in science, technology and the arts, South Carolina is rich with African American history across the state.

Black History

Honor the accomplishments of African Americans throughout South Carolina history. From Reconstruction and the fight for civil rights to advances in science, technology and the arts, South Carolina is rich with African American history across the state.

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Commemorating Black History in South Carolina

From celebrating the traditions of Gullah culture along the coast to remembering the men and women who fought and died for equality, South Carolina is home to a number of historic sites, statues and museums paying tribute to African-American history.

Discover the Rich Tapestry of African American History at the IAAM

The International African American Museum showcases the resilience, struggles, achievements and triumphs of African Americans, highlighting their pivotal roles in shaping American history and society.

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Discover the Gullah Culture

Explore the history and traditions of a culture that has helped shape South Carolina’s Lowcountry for more than 200 years.

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Gullah Culture: Then & Now

Learn the storied past of the Gullah people and see why their culture has become a foundation of South Carolina’s history, cuisine and more.

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Gullah Heritage: Less Traveled, Not Forgotten

Venture beyond the beaches of South Carolina’s Sea Islands to learn the storied past of the Gullah people, a storied civilization with unique West African traditions, delicious Lowcountry cuisine and beautiful religious structures.

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Legacy of Courage

Learn about the fight for civil rights in South Carolina on the new podcast, “A Legacy of Courage.”

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A History of Gullah Cuisine

From shrimp and grits to Frogmore Stew, learn how the Gullah people played a pivotal role in the cultivation and creation of some of South Carolina’s most iconic dishes.

Southern, Lowcountry, Gullah or Soul –What's the Difference Between These SC Cooking Styles?

From she-crab soup to Frogmore Stew, South Carolina history adds clarity to the cooking styles of every mouthwatering dish born in the Palmetto State.

Gullah Barbecue: Life, According to Taste

The Gullah culture is a cornerstone of the Lowcountry’shistory in South Carolina. From its popular cuisine and art forms to music and spirituality, Gullah traditions are celebrated and practiced throughout South Carolina’s coast and beyond.

Gullah Traditions of the South Carolina Coast

Discover all the reasons why the Gullah culture has thrived in South Carolina’s Lowcountry since the 1800s.

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Lowcountry Gullah Heritage Tour

Fully immerse yourself in the heritage and traditions of the Gullah culture on an exciting two-day tour spanning from Hilton Head to Charleston.

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Explore these 10 SC Sites during Black History Month

From Drayton Hall in Charleston to the African-American monument at the South Carolina State House, these ten sites pay tribute to the history and accomplishments of African-Americans in South Carolina.

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Celebrate Black History with The Green Book of South Carolina

Discover African American cultural sites across the Palmetto State with The Green Book of South Carolina! This mobile travel guide features details and directions to more than 300 cultural sites found throughout the Palmetto State.

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