Reconstruction

In 1869 the General Assembly established the South Carolina Land Commission to purchase land for sale in plots of between twenty-five and one hundred acres, which would then be sold to landless African Americans.

In 1869 the General Assembly established the South Carolina Land Commission to purchase land for sale in plots of between twenty-five and one hundred acres, which would then be sold to landless African Americans.

“B” is for Bratton, John (1831-1898). Soldier, congressman.

“B” is for Bratton, John (1831-1898). Soldier, congressman.

“B” is for Brainerd Institute. A historically Black primary, secondary, and normal school located in Chester, Brainerd Institute was one of the first educational institutions for newly freed African Americans.

“B” is for Brainerd Institute. A historically Black primary, secondary, and normal school located in Chester, Brainerd Institute was one of the first educational institutions for newly freed African Americans.

This week we'll be talking with Dr. Jennifer Whitmer Taylor of Duquesne University about her book, Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the Future of the House Museum (2025, University of SC Press).In Rebirth, Taylor provides a compelling account of how to reenvision the historic house museum. Using the Museum of the Reconstruction Era—known as the Woodrow Wilson Family Home for most of its many years as a house museum—as a case study, Taylor explores the challenges and possibilities that face public history practitioners and museum professionals who provide complex interpretations of contested public memory.

“M “is for Moses, Franklin J., Jr. (ca.1840 to 1906). Governor.

“M “is for Moses, Franklin J., Jr. (ca.1840 to 1906). Governor.

“G” is for Grimké, Archibald Henry (1849-1930). Activist, scholar.