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Preserving African American History in Horry County, SC 

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PRESERVE OUR HISTORY

WRHS seeks to engage the public to:

  • Map African American sites throughout Horry County eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

  • Nominate African American businesses for historical significance

  • Collect stories of African American elders reflecting their early years living in Horry County

  • Recommend African American organizations and legacies for historical significance.

 

WRHS serves to:

  • Provide educational offerings for the educational organizations and the public

  • Provide knowledgeable WRHS Members to serve as speakers and historians

  • Encourage more opportunities for reflection on the impact of African American history in all our shared history

  • 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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OUR PROGRAMS

HISTORY

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MEMBERSHIP

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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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