Preservation Topics for African American History, Heritage and Culture in South Carolina
African American
Preservation Topics
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Go deeper and gain valuable knowledge, tools and insights around preservation topics that interest you. Your first and best stop to learn about African American preservation and how to move your effort forward. From Churches to Cemeteries and Genealogy to Oral Histories, our preservation team has put together articles, how-to guides and helpful resources to help you start or continue your preservation journey. Simply click on your area of interest to learn more.
Churches
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Genealogy
Learn how to explore and uncover your family’s history and story with tools, tips and approaches that will help you start your genealogical journey.
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Museums / Artifacts
Explore the rich cultural heritage provided through museums and historic artifacts. Gain valuable knowledge and direction in your journey to preserve your family or community’s artifacts.
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Neighborhoods
African American neighborhoods and communities are the cultural heartbeat of our way of life. Learn about settlement sites, development, gentrification and how you can preserve and protect your historic neighborhood or community.
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Oral Histories
Explore the most common form of preservation. Hear stories and learn how to protect and preserve your family’s oral history.
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Public Buildings
Preserving historically significant african american buildings is complex and nuanced. Gain insights, direction and inspiration through this topic.
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Schools
Start your journey to explore and celebrate african american through preservation of Rosenwald schools, Equalization schools and HBCUs
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Preservation Tools
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Explore a wide range of resources and tools designed to help aspiring and seasoned preservationists and activists move their projects forward.