
African-American History of Georgetown | Pee Dee Explorer
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The history and culture of African Americans in Georgetown, South CarolinaLearn about the economic growth and settlement of the counties in the Pee Dee area.
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The history and culture of African Americans in Georgetown, South CarolinaVideo
Bennettsville was named for the state's newly elected governor, Thomas Bennett. The town was partially burned during the Civil War and was referred to as the "pretty little town" by Union Troops...Video
Visit the four treasure-filled buildings at the Marlboro County Historical Museum complex. The 1826 Jennings-Brown House served as Union Headquarters during Bennettsville occupation.Video
Take a stroll through the streets of Cheraw and experience why it's been called "The Prettiest Town in Dixie." Walk the town laid out in 1768. Visit Old St. David's Church, which was occupied by four...Video
Visit old Darlington's courthouse square via the mural painted by South Carolina artist Blue Sky. View the historic Wingate and Wilds houses. Learn about St. John's Academy and the colorful Darlington...Video
Learn the history of Georgetown, South Carolina as well as the booming rice culture supported by slavery.Video
Walter Edgar learns about the history of Hartsville, South Carolina.Video
Examine the life of African American slaves as Karl McAlister, Francis Marion University Librarian, takes us on a tour of the two remaining hewn timber cabins from the Gregg Plantation in Florence...Video
The history of Marlboro County, South CarolinaVideo
Hugh McColl, Marlboro County Native, discusses the history of the area