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The Cigar Factory and historical placard
In 1945, the Cigar Factory was the site of a famous strike--1200 workers, mostly black women, walked out over discrimination and low wages, singing "We Shall Overcome," which would become the anthem of the Civil Right Movement.
The future site of the International African American Museum
The site of the future International African American Museum, being designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects, is along the Cooper River just south of Liberty Square, and at the location of Gadsen's Wharf.
The Philip Simmons House and Workshop-exterior
This is the house of former Charleston blacksmith and legendary artist, Philip Simmons, with his workshop to the right.
The Philip Simmons House and Workshop-placard placed by the Preservation Society of Charleston
This placard marks the house and workshop of former Charleston blacksmith and legendary artist Philip Simmons.
The unveiling of a mural of the "Mother Emanuel AME 9" at First African Baptist Church
After Sunday service on April 17, 2016, a mural of the "Mother Emanuel AME 9" was unveiled. The mural, by Scott Stanton "Panhandle Slim" is a gift from First Baptist to Mother Emanuel. Standing before the mural is Rev. Dr. Brenda Nelson, who was in…
Tomb of the Unknown Slave at St. Augustine Church
The Tomb of the Unknown Slave is dedicated to the "nameless, faceless, turfless Africans who met an untimely death in Faubourg Treme." The shrine "honors all slaves buried throughout the United States and those slaves in particular who lie beneath…
Umschlegplatz Monument, east view from street
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
Umschlegplatz Monument, interior of memorial
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
Umschlegplatz Monument, interior view from east
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.
Umschlegplatz Monument, memorial entry relief
This project was funded by Bernard and Anne Spitzer Travel Fellowship for research projects involving travel abroad and incorporating the study of architecture, landscape architecture, or urbanism.