EXPLORE THE NEW BLACK BUSINESSES OF CHARLESTON ORAL HISTORY PROJECT WEBSITE Last week, the Preservation Society launched the Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project with a community event and a new website featuring four initial interviews, historic photos, and more. We invite you to explore the interactive website to learn more about the significant […]
Read the original Charleston City Paper article here. The Brooks Motel on Morris Street was listed in the 1960 edition of The Traveler’s Green Book as a safe place to eat and sleep in Jim Crow-era Charleston | Courtesy The Preservation Society of Charleston Charleston is buzzing with the stories of Black entrepreneurs who provided […]
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (6-8 PM) at Burke High School, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) will host a launch event for its new Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project, in partnership with the Charleston County School District 20 Principal Collaboration Program (D20PCP).