Claflin University

Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was founded in 1869 by Alonzo Webster (1818-1887), a Vermont minister. Webster came to South Carolina to teach at the Baker Bible Institute in Charleston training African American ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church (today the United Methodist Church). In 1869 he received a charter from the state of South Carolina to establish a college that would prepare freed slaves for the responsibilities of citizenship. The first charter banned discrimination among the faculty, staff and students, making the Academy the first South Carolina university open to all regardless of race. Nonetheless, all of the students at the Academy were African American.
Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was founded in 1869 by Alonzo Webster (1818-1887), a Vermont minister. Webster came to South Carolina to teach at the Baker Bible Institute in Charleston training African American ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church (today the United Methodist Church). In 1869 he received a charter from the state of South Carolina to establish a college that would prepare freed slaves for the responsibilities of citizenship. The first charter banned discrimination among the faculty, staff and students, making the Academy the first South Carolina university open to all regardless of race. Nonetheless, all of the students at the Academy were African American.

Popular places to visit

Columbia featuring a park and signage

Harry Hampton Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Harry Hampton Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Hopkins. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Congaree National Park which includes wetlands

Congaree National Park

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While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities.

Congaree National Park
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Santee National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Santee National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Summerton. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center

Catch an event at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center during your trip to Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center

Edisto Memorial Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Edisto Memorial Gardens, a lovely green space in Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Edisto Memorial Gardens

Thunder Valley Speedway

You can take time to visit Thunder Valley Speedway during your travels to Neeses.

Thunder Valley Speedway

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Tru by Hilton Orangeburg

Tru by Hilton Orangeburg

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Travelodge by Wyndham Orangeburg

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Baymont by Wyndham Orangeburg North

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Crown Inn By Oyo Orangeburg Hwy 301

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