History

“O” is for Opera houses. In the period between 1880 and 1920, opera houses flourished in communities across South Carolina.

“N” is for New Era Club. Founded in Spartanburg in 1912, the New Era Club began disguised as a study group.

“M” is for Manigault, Peter (1731-1773). Lawyer, legislator, planter.

“M” is for Manigault, Peter (1731-1773). Lawyer, legislator, planter.

“L” is for Landgraves and cassiques. “Landgrave” and “cassique” were titles given to the local nobility created by the Lords Proprietors in their plans for the settlement of Carolina.

“L” is for Landgraves and cassiques. “Landgrave” and “cassique” were titles given to the local nobility created by the Lords Proprietors in their plans for the settlement of Carolina.

“K” is for King, Mabel (1932-1999). Actress, singer, television personality.

“K” is for King, Mabel (1932-1999). Actress, singer, television personality.

“J” is for Jeanes Teachers. In 1907, Anna T. Jeanes, a wealthy Philadelphia Quaker, donated $1 million to set up the Negro Rural School Fund to provide educational opportunities for Black children in the rural South. In 1909 eleven Black women were employed as Jeanes Teachers in the state.

“J” is for Jeanes Teachers. In 1907, Anna T. Jeanes, a wealthy Philadelphia Quaker, donated $1 million to set up the Negro Rural School Fund to provide educational opportunities for Black children in the rural South. In 1909 eleven Black women were employed as Jeanes Teachers in the state.