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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.

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.

28/01/2025

Learn more about the powerful story of Sarah Mae Flemming by joining one of our Main Street walking tours!!!

Every Sunday for we will offer a FREE tour starting at 3pm. Message us for more details and to reserve your spot!!

26/01/2025

Need something fun to do this upcoming Sunday? Our FREE Black History Month Sunday walking tours are back!

Join us as we turn downtown Columbia's Main Street into a Civil Rights history classroom. The tour will begin at 3PM so be sure to reserve your spot by sending us a message on any of our social media platforms! You can also send us an email at [email protected]!

Our FREE tours are being offered for each Sunday during the month of February!

We look forward to seeing you there!

20/01/2025

Stories that Matter!!! Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

30/10/2024

Another great tour with Heathwood Hall Episcopal School!!!

25/10/2024

History at work!!!!!

07/10/2024

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!

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!

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!!

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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

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