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Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters To raise awareness of a pivotal chapter in American history, Columbia, SC has joined other cities to commemorate 50 years of Civil Rights struggle.
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In South Carolina's capital city, courageous student activists, attorneys, and civil rights organizations waged a tenacious campaign to transform our community. Facing stiff opposition, these freedom fighters took action and forever changed a city, state, and nation. Too many of Columbia’s pivotal moments and landmark decisions have been forgotten. Too many of our stories have never been heard. A

complete rendering of South Carolina's Civil Rights Movement and its dramatic impact on the quest for democracy and social justice does not exist. By gathering images, artifacts, and testimony, the mission of the Columbia SC 63 project is to ensure that a more accurate and expansive history becomes familiar to all. If we are to continue moving forward, our city's history deserves an honest look back. That’s why, with respect for the past and hope for a brighter future, Our Story Matters. Columbia SC 63 is a partnership of the City of Columbia, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Historic Columbia and the University of South Carolina.

Another great tour with Heathwood Hall Episcopal School!!!
30/10/2024

Another great tour with Heathwood Hall Episcopal School!!!

History at work!!!!!
25/10/2024

History at work!!!!!

07/10/2024
This year we were able to join as a sponsor for the Historic Columbia Jubilee festival! It was an amazing turnout and we...
22/09/2024

This year we were able to join as a sponsor for the Historic Columbia Jubilee festival! It was an amazing turnout and we look forward to sharing the history of Civil Rights in Columbia again next year!

Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters is a proud sponsor of Historic Columbia's 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black Histo...
14/09/2024

Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters is a proud sponsor of Historic Columbia's 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture! Join us September 21 at the Mann-Simons Site (1403 Richland Street) from 11:00am – 6:00pm for live performances, artist demonstrations, food and marketplace vendors, and more! Learn more at JubileeSC.org.

15/08/2024

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Teachers, administrators, and school staff are invited to mix and mingle at our Educators' Spritz Mix Happy Hour on Thursday, August 22, from 4-7pm at the Columbia Museum of Art. Join us for the evening: explore our educational offerings, check out the Our Story Matters Gallery, and unwind with a complimentary drink and a fun adult coloring activity.

University of South Carolina Center for Civil Rights History & Research staff will be on-site to discuss engagement opportunities and answer your questions. Register today https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/educators_spritz_mix_registration, tell a friend, and remember to bring your staff ID!

Yesterday we were joined by over 30 artists visiting the city with the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts ...
01/07/2024

Yesterday we were joined by over 30 artists visiting the city with the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture!!

Our efforts to bring visitors to Columbia is made possible by our continued partnership with the City of Columbia!!

On Thursday evening, Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters also had the honor of co-sponsoring the annual Booker T. Washingt...
30/06/2024

On Thursday evening, Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters also had the honor of co-sponsoring the annual Booker T. Washington alumni reception at the Columbia Museum of Art!

29/06/2024
Yesterday we hosted two great groups on our Civil Rights Walking tour down Main Street. In the morning, we were joined b...
29/06/2024

Yesterday we hosted two great groups on our Civil Rights Walking tour down Main Street. In the morning, we were joined by students engaged in summer programming with Koinonia of Columbia, Inc. In the afternoon, we hosted students from Colorado Springs engaged in programming with the Sachs Foundation. These students also toured historically black colleges, including Allen University.

It was a BUSY week for Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters! We joined EdVenture Children’s Museum again for their Juneteen...
24/06/2024

It was a BUSY week for Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters!

We joined EdVenture Children’s Museum again for their Juneteenth celebration, hosted a display for the Lexington NAACP Branch #5669 Juneteenth Freedom Festival, and guided visitors to the city down Main Street on our Civil Rights Walking Tour!

Yesterday evening, we celebrated African American baseball with the Columbia Fireflies!!!

14/06/2024
08/06/2024

Join us as we honor Saturday JUNE 8 from 11:30am - 3:00pm on Blueberry Hill!

Cecil J. Williams---a STORY THAT MATTERS. Congratulations to our longtime collaborator. Many of the images in our Main ...
01/05/2024

Cecil J. Williams---a STORY THAT MATTERS. Congratulations to our longtime collaborator. Many of the images in our Main Street walking tour were taken by Mr. Williams over 60 years ago!!!

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Learn more about South Carlolina's connection to other major Civil Rights activists by joining one of our Main Street walking tours!!! Every Sunday for #BlackHistoryMonth we will offer a FREE tour starting at 2pm. Message us for more details and to reserve your spot!! #ourstorymatters City of Columbia Government WLTX News19

Learn more about the powerful story of Voting Rights in Columbia by joining one of our Main Street walking tours!!! Every Sunday for #BlackHistoryMonth we will offer a FREE tour starting at 2pm. Message us for more details and to reserve your spot!! #ourstorymatters

Learn more about the powerful story of Sarah Mae Flemming by joining one of our Main Street walking tours!!! Every Sunday for #BlackHistoryMonth we will offer a FREE tour starting at 2pm. Message us for more details and to reserve your spot!! #ourstorymatters

An Evening with The Blues Doctor
An Evening with The Blues Doctor

JOIN US IN A MUSICAL CELEBRATION HONORING THE LEGENDARY DRINK SMALL !!!

Today We Honor the Bravery of Lennie Glover
Today We Honor the Bravery of Lennie Glover

#Onthisday 60 years ago, Lennie Glover was stabbed while doing a peaceful sit-in at the Woolworth's Drug store on Main Street in downtown Columbia SC. Listen to the recollection of George Hamilton, a fellow protester who witnessed the attack, as he tells the story to Dr. Bobby Donaldson. Today we honor the bravery of Lennie Glover. #OurStoryMatters #ThisStoryMatters #CivilRights #PeacefulProtest

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