Thorne Avenue Residents Observe Black History Month

The Felician Center organized the Thorne Avenue residents back in 2021 with an extensive home improvement project.  When the project was completed, the “neighbors” wanted to continue their contacts and an educational component was added.  Every other month, some of the residents come together for a variety of educational and informational purposes that have included the local Fire Department., Vital Aging, Hometown Chamber, local Police and Sheriff Department speakers meeting with residents.

On February 22^nd, nine Thorne Ave. residents and the Felician Sisters visited the Williamsburg Historical Museum in Kingstree for a presentation by Wendell Voiselle, curator of the museum.  Wendell researched and highlighted local African Americans who have made significant contributions in education, business, politics, and the arts.  The residents toured the museum with the sound of music in the background that encouraged a few dance moments.  Each visitor to the museum received a free copy of ‘South Carolina’s Williamsburg’ in the preservation of county history.  The exhibits were toured.

Afterwards the group enjoyed supper at Downtown Café in Kingstree.  The participants said that they had not been to the local museum or local restaurant.  It was support of local business and many said they will bring their family members and church groups to both places in the future.