South Carolina African American history memorial
The South Carolina African American history memorial represents African American heritage in regards to the middle passage. It serves as a reminder of the history of African Americans in South Carolina.
The first of its kind on any of the nation's state house grounds. Was erected in tandem with the removal of the confederate flag from the state grounds in Columbia, SC.
A 25 foot long engraving at over two stories high. Depicts many scenes, from the controversial Denmark Vessey to participants of the civil rights movement. An obelisk bearing a plaque, honoring the sculptor ED Dwight. An image representing human bodies packed into a slave ship sailing the Middle Passage rests in front of the obelisk. Also contains rubbing stones from different regions in Africa where slaves were taken.
