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. Explore Columbia's rich Civil Rights history in this walking tour down Columbia's Main Street, the site of many sit-ins, protests and marches where African American fought for self-determination and equality. This tour is held in partnership with Operatunity Foundation for the Arts' And Still I Rise: A Celebration of African American Artists.
Free, but registration is required.
Phone: 803.252.1770 x 23
Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org
2015/02/07 - 2015/02/07
Tour meets at the South Carolina State House, Gervais & Main Street
South Carolina State House, Gervais & Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201