history

Historic buildings and the stories they tell

The Furman History Department and Upstate Preservation Trust host Joseph McGill Jr. who sheds light on African American history by spending nights in buildings that housed enslaved people.

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Local news covers queer zines collection at Furman

Furman's queer zines collection includes publications and other ephemera from five continents and 20 countries. It's one of the largest collections in the country, Jeffrey Makala says.

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Tollison gives historical view on Landmark building renovation, naming

A local TV station turns to Courtney Tollison for a historical perspective on the renaming and remodeling of 1960s era Landmark building, which will be renamed the Daniel building in honor of builder Charles Daniel.

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Tollison talks about her new book on ‘Your Carolina,’ public radio

Tollison talks about her new book, "Our Country First, Then Greenville," and explains what makes it different from other Greenville history books.

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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O’Neill adds historical context to article about Upstate electorate

History Professor Stephen O'Neill sheds light on why Upstate voters vote the way they do.

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Gibson ’81 comments on growing chasm between Vatican and traditionalist American Catholics

David Gibson is an award-winning journalist and author. He is director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Book by Brown-Nagin receives Order of the Coif award

Brown-Nagin's “Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality” is awarded the Order of the Coif, which recognizes “outstanding publications that evidence creative talent of the highest order.”

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History course illuminates complex early relations between Indigenous and European groups

Students are learning how the extraordinary range of Native American cultures from the Inuit to the Aztecs formed alliances and rivalries with European settlers, invaders, missionaries and traders.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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‘First Friends’ author Gary Ginsberg to present Oct. 19

The book explores "The Powerful, Unsung (and Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents." The event is sponsored by Furman University and The American History Book Club.

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