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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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Joseph Vaughn statue taking shape

Steven Whyte, a Carmel, California-based sculptor, is recreating an iconic image of Joseph Vaughn, Furman University’s first African American undergraduate student, as a bronze statue that will forever commemorate Vaughn’s walk up the steps to...

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POSTPONED: University to rededicate Furman Hall, unveil new plaque

UPDATE: Today’s Furman Hall rededication and plaque unveiling ceremony has been postponed due to inclement weather. We will update the campus community as soon as this event has been rescheduled. We look forward to holding the event...

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