In 1871 nineteen black businessmen in Columbia met to create a suitable burial ground for the African-American community. They formed … More
Author: Amy C Manikowski
Massacre vs Riot, and Why Monuments Matter
July 4, 1876 July 4th, 1876 was the centennial celebration of the country’s independence, and in the small town of Hamburg, … More
Orangeburg
Do you know what happened in Orangeburg, SC? It was host to one of the most violent episodes of the … More
Limestone
The preparation for a Fresco takes years before any paint hits the wall. One major component in this lengthy preparation … More
Blessed Are
“For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). But, often with tears in … More
The Haywood Street Fresco
For the last 30 years a quiet renaissance resurrecting the lost art of Buon fresco has been unfolding in unassuming … More
About BBQ Church and Beer
The South is a mysterious place, shrouded even more by a history that has been revised and edited. A lot … More
Faith
My church is doing a sermon series called 21 days of prayer right now, and the pastor is like – … More
Fresco Made Simple
Fresco is a fairly simple art that takes little time to master. There is an added bonus in the simplicity … More