South Carolina 250 Commemoration and Black History Month

As part of the South Carolina 250 commemoration and Black History Month, this display case examines the complex relationship between Revolutionary ideals and the realities of slavery in South Carolina.

Focusing on John Laurens’ efforts to recruit enslaved individuals for military service in exchange for freedom, the exhibit highlights how Black military service and the fight for liberty were central to the state’s Revolutionary history, even when those efforts were ultimately rejected. 

 

 

Open book and the SC250 Logo on a sign that reads February Feature.

Open book and writings in a frame for our February display case.

Upcoming Event

Len Lawson phot and the cover of his book, New Names for Stars.

Speaker at the Center Presents Len Lawson, Poet and Author

June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk on June 16th at 6:00 for our talk with Len Lawson, Poet and Author of New Names for Stars, accompanied by Miho Kinnas and Kathleen Nalley. Len Lawson is the winner of the Lit Fox Award (Lit Fox Books, 2026). He will be joined by Japanese poet Miho Kinnas and author Kathleen Nalley in reading selections from his newest release.

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