Joseph McGill Slave Cabin Project

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011

Time: 6PM

Place: The Southern African American Heritage Center

Joseph McGill will be sharing his Slave Cabin Project that he created to bring attention to the need to preserve these historical structures. Joseph has slept in slave cabins throughout South Carolina and other southern states. Joseph McGill is a program officer with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a founder of the 54th Massachusetts, Co. I, Civil War Reenactment Regiment and serves on the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission. Come and listen to his experiences with this historical project and the unique stories that have unfolded during his overnight visits during his stay at these slave cabins.

Seating is limited and this event is free.

For additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.

Cheraw Spring Festival

We will be open the weekend of the Cheraw Spring Festival so come visit us.
Friday, April 1st, Hours- 10AM-5PM
Saturday, April 2nd, Hours- 10AM-5PM
Sunday, April 3rd, Hours- 1PM-5PM
Admission- Adults, $7.00, Children (5-18), $5.00

February- Black History Month

February was an extremely busy month for the Heritage Center. I will be posting pictures from some of the tour groups that visited in the near future.

First Book Club Meeting

Book Club MeetingDate: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: 1PM
Place: The Southern African American Heritage Center

Come and join us for our first book club meeting to discuss Meet Addy, The Historical Characters® from American Girl. We will learn about a courageous girl growing up during the Civil War through a series of books that chronicle her life experiences. Our meeting will also include crafting and a snack. The book club is open to girls 9-13. Books are available for purchase at the gift shop at the Heritage Center.

Registration is $8.00

For registration and additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.

Special Presentation

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011

Time: 2PM

Place: The Heritage Center

Come help us celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation by celebrated author and storyteller Kitty Wilson-Evans. Ms. Wilson-Evans is known for her interpretations at Historic Brattonsville in York County, South Carolina. She has presented her stories of the slave experience at museums, historic sites and schools in several states. Recently she appeared in the documentary, God in America which debut last fall on ETV. Again, we invite you to come and experience Kitty Wilson-Evans as she portrays a slave name Kessie at the Heritage Center.

Admission: Adults, $10.00; Children (5-18), $5.00

December Events

Christmas Past

Monday, December 20, 2010

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Thursday, December 23, 2010

11:00am to 1:00 pm

Ages: 5-18

Cost: $10.00 per child

Come learn about Christmas customs of African Americans in the 1800s.

We will also decorate the Heritage Center the old fashioned way and enjoy craft activities.

For registration and additional information please contact the

Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.




Happy Kwanzaa

Thursday, December 30

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ages: 5-18

Cost: $10.00 per child

Join the Heritage Center for a celebration of family, community, and culture.

Learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy hands on activities and enjoy a traditional recipe that celebrates Kwanzaa.

For registration and additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989,

southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.

Felicia Flemming -McCall was awarded for her service in promoting and preserving African American history by the Chesterfield-Marlboro Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. at their 45th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Banquet on September 23, 2010.