Green Book of South Carolina

Green Book of South Carolina The Green Book of South Carolina is the first mobile travel guide to African American cultural sites across South Carolina.

The Green Book of South Carolina is the first mobile web travel guide to African American cultural sites across South Carolina, created by the S.C. African American Heritage Commission to offer residents and visitors from around the world a user-friendly guide to discovering and celebrating enriching cultural experiences across the state of South Carolina. Website: www.GreenBookofSC.com

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he purpose of this guide is to increase awareness of the state’s African American tourism destinations and encourage travelers to become immersed in the compelling story of African Americans in South Carolina. Guide Attributes
Covers every county in South Carolina
Mobile-first, web-based guide
More than 300 listings with descriptions, photos, tags & more
Browse listings A-Z or by category:
o Historic Markers
o Historic Churches (incl. brush arbors & praise houses)
o Historic Schools and HBCUs
o Historic Districts & Sites
o Historic Cemeteries
o Cultural Attractions
Base criteria for inclusion is if a site is on National Register or has a State Historic Marker
Potential to print and distribute the guide in the future with additional sponsorship or other funding

This mobile travel guide showcases attractions and sites for a diverse audience, allowing travelers to plan their ultimate, customized itineraries across South Carolina by quickly searching through categories such as historic districts, markers, churches and more to find the attractions that most suit their interests. With an interface similar to that of a tourism app, the guide features detailed listings with descriptions, images, categories and map points, designed with the mobile smartphone or tablet user in mind. The Green Book of South Carolina includes sites and attractions from every county in South Carolina. About the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission
Founded in 1993 as an affiliate of the S.C. Department of Archives and History, the goal of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) is to identify and promote the preservation of historic sites, structures, buildings, and culture of the African American experience in South Carolina. The Commission’s efforts, supported by the nonprofit S.C. African American Heritage Foundation, include preserving South Carolina African American culture through education, the arts, historic preservation and tourism. The Commission is comprised of close to 30 volunteer professionals from the fields of historic preservation and interpretation, education, tourism marketing, business development and the arts; this group of professors, tourism professionals, activists and advocates includes representatives from all regions of the state of South Carolina. History of The Green Book of South Carolina
First published in 1936, the original Green Book was an African American travel guide to safe harbors & welcoming establishments across the United States. This contemporary homage features tourism destinations that impart a new Southern experience, sharing the compelling story of African Americans in the Palmetto State.

I get to hang out with the best people. Had a great time yesterday as Governor Henry Master honored three of my dear fr...
06/21/2024

I get to hang out with the best people. Had a great time yesterday as Governor Henry Master honored three of my dear friends who are most deserving. Cecil Williams, Ruth Butler, and Tom Barnwell. Congratulations to all of them.

05/12/2024
02/15/2024

Arts Education Director
The Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum is seeking a Director of Arts Education to manage its arts in education programs using an arts integrated model utilizing arts-based strategies to teach academic content and strengthen social emotional learning skills. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with teaching artists, schools and partners to ensure a high standard of program delivery. Responsible for program coordination, documentation, and assisting with the coordination of lesson plan development and events.
Individual must have experience with educational program management, arts education and/or working with public schools, be highly organized and self-motivated, have experience managing programs and expertise with software such as Google Suite programs and a background in the field of arts education or in K-12 education. Knowledge of South Carolina’s civil rights history.
- BA or BS degree
- Knowledge of South Carolina’s Civil Rights history and contributions.
- Relevant work experience
- Excellent program management skills and experience
- Expertise with Microsoft Office and Google Suite – Photoshop a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Experience hosting Video Meetings (Zoom, Meets, Teams)
- Expertise with Microsoft Office and Google Suite – Photoshop a plus

This independent contractual arrangement has no fringe benefits and the contract is dependent on availability of grant funding.
Eligible candidates should submit a resume to: Jannie Harriot at [email protected] or mail to:
JMH Professional Services, PO Box 2675, Hartsville, SC.

06/25/2023

When the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, opens to the public on June 27, it will have been a 20-year journey — and not always an easy one.

09/01/2022

The exhibit is on display at the Orangeburg County Library through the end of November.

07/15/2022
03/08/2022

Bethune's statue, by noted Latina sculptor Nilda Comas, replaces one of a confederate general on display there since 1922.

02/25/2022
01/31/2022

In 1961 , students from Friendship Junior College were jailed after a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Rock Hill, SC. The group of students, later named the Friendship Nine, remained in jail 30 days and attracted national attention, including a visit from John Lewis. Their “jail, no bail” strategy reignited the sit-in movement across the country. In 2015, their convictions were vacated.

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