WeGOJA Foundation

05/19/2026

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05/07/2026

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The Lincolnville Preservation and Historical Society enriches and preserves the cultural heritage and intangible attributes of Lincolnville, one of the oldest African American towns in the State of South Carolina founded in 1867 and incorporated in 1889.

05/04/2026

Preservation Night School begins tomorrow (Tuesday May 5) at 6pm! Join us and let’s learn together this summer!

04/29/2026

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04/27/2026

Night School is in session! Join us for our new program, Preservation Night School - a virtual webinar series on specific preservation topics where you can learn new skills and we can share resources together. Starting Tuesday, May 5th, Night School runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm from May-August this summer. And it’s free! Register at bit.ly/nightschool26 or at the link in bio!

04/26/2026

04/24/2026

[Night] School is in session!

Join us to learn about the preservation topics you've always wanted to know more about, gain new skills, and share community resources!

WeGOJA Foundation is hosting a free summer webinar series for anyone interested in the ways we remember and preserve our history, both as communities and individuals. In this cultural and historical moment, how we choose to preserve our history is deeply relevant and carries significant meaning for future generations.
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Preservation Night School is rooted in the historical tradition of African Americans, and other marginalized people groups, reclaiming education at night because they were barred from traditional education. We are also inspired by stories of resistance from communities who used off hours, alternative times of day, and hidden spaces to learn together.

Preservation Night School has 8 sessions, running May-August 2026, with sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6pm. Register for every session or just for your favorites.

Session #1 | May 5, 6pm
Beginner's Guide to Starting a Preservation Project

Session #2 | May 19, 6pm
Finding Funding for Preservation

Session #3 | June 2, 6pm
Recording Oral Histories

Session #4 | June 16, 6pm
Preserving Family Artifacts

Session #5 | July 7, 6pm
Digitizing Family History

Session #6 | July 21, 6pm
Exploring Genealogy

Session #7 | August 4, 6pm
Getting a Historical Marker

Session #8 | August 18, 6pm
Applying to the National Register of Historic Places
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FAQ's

Is Preservation Night School free to attend?

Yes, Preservation Night School is free! Thanks to funding support from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, we can offer the webinar series free of charge.

Do I have to register for all sessions or can I choose which sessions to attend?

You are welcome to choose which sessions work for your learning needs and schedule! While we would love to have you join us for all sessions and some sessions will build on information from previous ones, there is no requirement to participate in all sessions.

Will Preservation Night School sessions be recorded?

Yes, all Preservation Night School sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards. Recordings will only be available to attendees registered and with attendees' consent.

Preservation Night School is a project of WeGOJA Foundation with funding from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bhrxr6mR6/

Get in touch:
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03/02/2026

WeGOJA Foundation participated in the Feb 25, 2026 Rosenwald Schools Day event hosted by Conservation Voters of SC. Dawn Dawson-House, WeGOJA Executive Director, provided remarks on the recent Rosenwald Schools Trail Study that identified recommendations on how six extant sites could be the start of a state historic trail. In addition to Earth Design, Inc master planning, the study hired an oral historian team led by Dr. Valinda Littlefield to capture the history and resilience of the Black communities that attended and supported these schools.

Opened in the early 20th century, the Rosenwald schools offered educational opportunities for Black children

02/28/2026

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Happy Rosenwald Schools Day, South Carolina! Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 1900s for African American students through a philanthropic partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington. The schools provided education, improved social mobility, and vastly increased college attendance, setting the stage for the civil rights movement.

In celebration of SC Rosenwald Schools Day, we gathered with WeGOJA, Earth Design, and many Rosenwald alumni and advocates at the Statehouse to ensure that the protection of these cultural landmarks remains a priority among legislators.

In her speech on the Statehouse steps, Rep. McDaniel shared that “These buildings are more than wood and brick; they stand as a representation of sacrifice, faith, and hope. Thousands of Black children walked miles to attend these schools, and we cannot allow their legacy to disappear.”

We look forward to continuing this important work alongside the many legislators, advocates, and partners who are taking action to protect the schools, the land they sit upon, and the stories that originated there.

02/20/2026

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This photo shows one of more than 400 grave markers in the African American cemetery related to Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. None of the stones have names or any kind of visible markings. We do not know when this cemetery began or ended, but we believe it is the final resting place of enslaved people whose lives were rarely written down. While this site is now owned and protected by the U.S. Forest Service, many others have been neglected, damaged, or erased through development.

Cemeteries like this matter because they sometimes are the only physical evidence that these individuals lived, labored, and formed communities despite enslavement and oppression. Preserving them acknowledges their humanity and protects history that has too often been overlooked. During Black History Month, we are reminded that remembrance also means action. You can support preservation efforts by using resources like the South Carolina Preservation Toolkit (https://scpreservationtoolkit.com), contacting your State Department of Archives and History, or reaching out to local historical societies to help protect these sacred places.