Black History Month Events in South Carolina

• Historic South Carolina memorabiliaspinning wheel image by BONNIE C. MARQUETTE from Fotolia.com
  
  South Carolina is a state that's rich in Civil War and black history. Known for its natural scenery and traditional Southern fare, South Carolina celebrates February, national Black History Month, with many large and small events throughout the state. Sightseeing tours, speaking engagements and other Black History Month events help bring the rich history of black culture alive, bringing it into the present day.
  
  

African American Family History Workshop

• Spartanburg Community College sponsors an annual African American Family History Workshop. The free event is held in early February in a five-hour Saturday session. The Family History workshop helps people learn how to trace their own roots, which makes the history of Black History Month even more personal. Lunch and snacks are provided during the event. Attendees learn how to use genealogy software, collect oral histories and use the Internet to trace their family history.
  
  African American Family History Workshop
  Spartanburg Community College
  1875 East Main Street
  Duncan, SC 29303
  caroljustice.com/aafhw.html
  
  

Leadership and Diversity Conference

• An annual Student Leadership and Diversity conference is held at the Darla Moore School of Business every February in celebration of Black History Month. The one-day conference offers different featured speakers every year, so you'll get something different even if you attend the event annually. The effect of diversity in school and the workplace is the focus of the conference.
  
  Darla Moore School of Business
  1225 Laurel Street
  Columbia, SC 29201
  803-777-5118
  mooreschool.sc.edu/
  
  

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

• The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site celebrates black history every Saturday and Sunday in February. Gullah Heritage is the focus of the events, which are located on the historic Charles Pinckney Plantation. Gullah was the first language spoken by African-Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Exhibits are always on display at the plantation. During the weekends of Black History Month, visitors can enjoy craft demonstrations, cooking, African drumming, story-telling and musical performances.
  
  Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
  1214 Middle Street
  Sullivan's Island
  South Carolina 29482
  843-881-5516
  nps.gov/chpi