The Green Book of South Carolina
A Travel Guide to African American Cultural Sites
Hub City Press · Print & ebook · July 15, 2022
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A regional guide to African American historic sites across South Carolina.
- Genres
- South Atlantic Travel (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV), Black History, Southern U.S. History
- Published
- Hub City Press, July 15, 2022
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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.
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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
South Carolina Sites
A regional guide to African American historic sites across South Carolina.
Come here for
- Museums, monuments, markers, schools, churches, and public lands
- Suggested day trips for each region
Expect
- Regional organization for travel planning
- More than 80 color photographs
Where it sits
| South Atlantic Travel (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV) | 92% |
|---|---|
| Black History | 65% |
| Southern U.S. History | 48% |
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Publisher categories
- Southern U.S. History
- Black History
- Southern US Travel
- Authors
- The WeGOJA Foundation, Joshua Parks
- Publisher
- Hub City Press
- Published
- July 15, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Southern U.S. History