Preserving African American History in Horry County, SC
PRESERVE OUR HISTORY
WRHS seeks to engage the public to:
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Map African American sites throughout Horry County eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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Nominate African American businesses for historical significance
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Collect stories of African American elders reflecting their early years living in Horry County
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Recommend African American organizations and legacies for historical significance.
WRHS serves to:
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Provide educational offerings for the educational organizations and the public
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Provide knowledgeable WRHS Members to serve as speakers and historians
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Encourage more opportunities for reflection on the impact of African American history in all our shared history
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Preserve African American history for future generations
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Photos courtesy of The State (SC) Newspaper Photograph Archive - Atlantic Beach, SC and private collections.
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If you would like to share your stories, sites, business recommendations and/or historic photographs, please submit your information to whittemorehistorical@gmail.com, or contact us by submission below.
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