Posts tagged Grimké Sisters
From Charleston to Philadelphia: The Grimké Sisters and Their Legacy
From Charleston to Philadelphia: The Grimké Sisters and Their Legacy

Despite being born into a wealthy, slave owning family in Charleston, sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké would go onto to become some of the first female abolitionists in American history. After converting to Quakerism and moving to Philadelphia, the Grimké sisters became prominent anti-slavery and women’s rights advocates against several odds.

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Walking a Block of Historic Downtown Charleston
Walking a Block of Historic Downtown Charleston

Founded in 1670, Charleston is one of the most historic cities in all of the United States. From the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 to the Civil War and beyond, Charleston’s story is synonymous with the American story. Find out just how much history this city has to offer by exploring just a single block of it with us.

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