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College of charleston's 250th anniversary tour.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the College, we present this tour of the College of Charleston’s historic campus in downtown Charleston. Founded in 1770, this premiere liberal arts institution… View Tour
Slavery and its Legacies: Sites of Agency
Included in this tour are sites illustrating the efforts of Black Charlestonians to take control over their lives and their communities. Whether they lived during the era of enslavement, endured the… View Tour
Slavery and its Legacies: Sites of Care and Community
The places highlighted in this tour reveal the myriad ways that Black Charlestonians cared for each other. Sites of education, social and medical institutions, and religious organizations illustrate… View Tour
Slavery and its Legacies: Sites of Oppression
Black Americans in Charleston, and the country as a whole, have struggled against the chains of oppression that stretch back to the beginning of enslavement. Even after emancipation, Black… View Tour
Slavery and its Legacies: Sites Of Resistance
The legacies of slavery have been long and enduring in Charleston and the greater Lowcountry, perpetuating and mutating in the grotesque manifestations of white supremacy. Despite the visible and… View Tour
Slavery and its Legacies: Sites of Fellowship
Churches and other religious institutions have been a source of community strength and support for many Black Charlestonians. Sometimes, Black residents were able to carve out spaces for themselves… View Tour
Sites of Inspiration: Septima Poinsette Clark & the Civil Rights Movement, Charleston, SC
Many of the greatest achievements of Charleston native, educator, and activist Septima Poinsette Clark (1898-1987) are associated with sites on and near the C of C campus. Each story on this tour… View Tour
Maroon Walk for Juneteenth
College of Charleston observes Juneteenth, the holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, by coming together for the Maroon Walk for Juneteeth. The annual walking tour was… View Tour
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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the College, we present this tour of the College of Charleston’s historic campus in downtown Charleston. Founded in 1770, this premiere liberal arts institution was the country's first municipal college and is now part of the state system. Our tour gives special attention to people formerly excluded from the campus, and buildings and sites that no ...
Campus Maps. Detailed Map (pdf, 2.32 MB) The detailed map displays our campus in its entirety. Use this map to find specific buildings, parking lots, etc. The Detailed Map can be printed on letter-size paper.
8 Locations. College of Charleston observes Juneteenth, the holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, by coming together for the Maroon Walk for Juneteeth. The annual walking tour was…. View Tour. This digital public history project explores many of the diverse pasts and presences that are part of our storied campus.