The Rev. Jesse Jackson's body will lie in state at the South Carolina Statehouse March 2, allowing the public to visit and pay their final respects, the governor's office announced Monday.
The announcement followed requests from the Jackson family and several state lawmakers, the governor's office said.
Jackson, a Greenville native and civil rights leader, died Feb. 17 at his Chicago home surrounded by family. He was 84.
Gov. Henry McMaster has also directed flags atop the Statehouse to be lowered half-staff from sunrise to sunset on March 2 to honor Jackson and his legacy.
The governor's office said more details will be released at a later date.
Jackson's organization, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, said memorial services for Jackson will be scheduled beyond Chicago, including in South Carolina.
