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African American Presence in Colonial Lowcountry
March 3, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
$10
Title: African American Presence in Colonial Lowcountry
Date: March 3, 2023
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Meldon Hollis Jr., M.A., J.D., M.P.A.
Location: USCB HH Room 115
Description:
Africans arrived in the low country with the Spanish in 1526 and became the majority of the low country population for more than 2 centuries. Imported Africans and their descendants were critical to the development of the low country society and economy. They also played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. This class will be a discussion of African life and activity from the time of arrival until the formation of the new nation.
$10 non-members | $8 members
