“From Slavery to Freedom” is a day-long program on Feb. 11 at Magnolia Plantation focusing on the role African-Americans have played in developing Lowcountry history and culture. The schedule is as follows:
–10 a.m.: Michael D. Coker, assistant to the director, Old Exchange Building, Colonial Roots: African-Americans in the Lowcountry.
–11 a.m.: Dr. Bernard Powers, history professor, College of Charleston, African-American role in the Civil War.
–1 p.m.: Storyteller Alada Shinault-Small, “Gullah Storytime: Cum Yeddi!”
–1:30 p.m.: Joseph McGill, Slave Dwelling Project.
–2:30 p.m.: Preston Cooley, Magnolia historian, abolitionist Archibald Grimke.
–3:30 p.m.: Dr. John Rashford, anthropology professor, College of Charleston, “Plants in African Religious Traditions of the Americas.”
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2012/feb/05/from-slavery-to-freedom-events/