Civil Rights

Brainerd Institute

115 Marquis St | Chester FREEDOM WALKWAY

139 E. Main St | Rock Hill

Freedom Walkway is dedicated as a reminder that everyone is guaranteed the rights and freedoms that are the foundations of the American constitutional system.

JAIL, NO BAIL EXHIBIT 135 E. Main St | Rock Hill

In 1961, students from Friendship Junior College bravely staged a sit-in at the segregated McCrory’s Five and Dime. The men were denied service and sentenced to serve 30 days in jail or to pay a fine. One chose the fine, while the other nine—now known as "The Friendship 9" —went on to serve 30 days in jail. Their bravery and unfair treatment attracted national attention and played a part in the Civil Rights movement. Their protest was known as “Jail, No Bail” and was replicated many times during the Civil Rights Era. This space in Rock Hill now pays tribute to those who fought for their freedom.

GEORGE FISH SCHOOL MONUMENT 401 Steele St | Fort Mill

This monument marks where the George Fish School once was. From 1926 through 1968, The George Fish School was the school for Black students in Fort Mill before being integrated and called Fort Mill Jr. High. Though the building was sold in 1986 and later demolished, the monument still stands.