South Carolina is a state of incredible African American history: from
the lunch counter in Rock Hill where the Friendship Nine began their
"Jail, No Bail" protests, to the site where the freedom song "We Shall
Overcome" was first sung; our nation's very first school for the
formerly enslaved, to a monument to the Middle Passage championed by
Toni Morrison. Visitors and residents alike will find the Palmetto State
rich in remarkable places that played a part in some of our nation's
most significant moments. The Green Book of South Carolina, compiled
by the WeGOJA Foundation (on behalf of the SC African American Heritage
Commission), is a first-of-its-kind travel guide to the most
tourist-friendly destinations offering visitors avenues to discover
intriguing African American history as they travel the state.
Organized by region and illustrated with more than 80 color photographs
by Joshua Parks, this guidebook presents a curated selection of over 200
museums, monuments, historic markers, schools, churches, and other
public lands. Features a foreword by Dr. Darlene Clark Hine,
Distinguished Professor Emerita at Michigan State University where she
served as the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of History. The
South Carolina Green Book is a collaborative release by Hub City Press,
the WeGOJA Foundation, and the International African American Museum.
Sponsored by the City of Spartanburg.
FEATURES
- More than 180 historic markers, structures, and landmarks for a
diverse audience
- Includes popular sites as well as hidden gems
- Organized by region for easy travel planning and discovery. Includes
suggested day trips for each region.
- Compact accessibly-priced book
- Beautiful full-color photography
