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.
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 Gullah Culture
Explore the history and traditions of a culture that has helped shape South Carolina’s Lowcountry for more than 200 years.
Read MoreGullah 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.
Read MoreGullah 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreLowcountry 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.
Learn MoreExplore 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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