Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Life in the Carolinas presents Cheraw South Carolina - Part 3
We are excited to have been included in the television show,
Life in the Carolinas. Have a look!
June Book Club Meeting
Book Club Meeting
Saturday, June 25, 2011
10:00AM-12:00PM
Come join us to discuss the book "Meet Addy Walker" the character from American Girls. We will learn about a courageous girl growing up during the Civil War. Our meeting will include crafting and a snack. The book club is open to girls 8-13. Books are available at the Heritage Center gift shop.
Registration is $6.00 for this session.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
ARTS WALKABOUT
The Heritage Center will be participating in the Arts Walkabout on June 2, 2011 5:30-8PM. We will have a local artisan showing some of their work. You will also have an opportunity to browse our eclectic gift shop. We hope to you see there so come out and support our town and local artisans.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Camp 2011
Presenting
Mrs. Felicia's History Camp &
Finishing School for Young Ladies
Date: June 20, 2011-June 23, 2011 or July 18, 2011-July 21, 2011
Time: 10:00am -2pm
at the Southern African American Heritage Center
125 Kershaw Street, Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Phone Number: 843-921-9989
Registration: $55.00 (Limited Space)
Ages: 8-13
In this day camp, girls will focus on etiquettes, handcrafts, expressions, culminating on the final day with a tea party. Camp includes the opportunity to learn about African American history of Chesterfield County, African American women who shaped history, the Underground Railroad and more.
Monday, April 4, 2011
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.
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