There is a Civil Rights landmark In Rock Hill, South Carolina that will move you. You can see its symbolism in the Rock Hill Downtown Historic District. Also prominent in Rock Hill is a collection of historic architecture spanning many styles of house construction through the years. Rock Hill is abundant with lush greenery, beautiful neighborhoods, and a lot of Southern charm. Experience three historic landmarks in this charming town.
- Freedom Walkway
freedomwalkway.com 139 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA
Management/FreedomWalkway.com The Freedom Walkway is a historical landmark replete with symbolism depicting the struggle for freedom for people of color locally and nationally. Stones represent obstacles and a “9” mosaic, as well as nine stone stools, represent Friendship 9, who sat at McCrory’s Lunch Counter when it was forbidden to them and were arrested, sparking similar demonstrations across the country. Regional flora and fauna are depicted as well as the core message of this struggle, “Liberty and Justice for All”. A block away is a Civil Rights Memorial which shares the history and celebrates the leaders of the Civil Rights movement.
- Tillman Hall
Winthrop University Alumni Association/Facebook Tillman Hall is a Romanesque-style building that is the focal point for Winthrop University, which was originally Winthrop College, the first state-sponsored women’s college in South Carolina. Tillman Hall was built in 1895 and is an architectural marvel comprised of pressed red bricks, a granite foundation, a conical clock tower with a belfry, and several intricate details including arches, keystones, gables, and Sullivanesque friezes and floral motifs. It is quite a sight to behold, and still looks much like it did when it was first built. Winthrop University, 1894 Alumni Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
- Marion Street Area Historic District
Bill Fitzpatrick/Wikipedia This lovely district boasts 29 historic homes, most of them built between 1906 and 1925. Many styles of home construction are on display, including Victorian, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, and Classical Revival. It makes for a wonderful drive through history and it is so rare to see so many 100+-year-old houses in such amazing condition, let alone still standing. There are even older houses like the Rawlinson House built around 1874-1875 and the McCall-Jones-Bryant House built around 1900. 398 Green St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA
Rock Hill is just south of the border of North and South Carolina and about a half-hour drive from Charlotte. Whether you’re lucky enough to be a student at Winthrop University or are just passing through, make sure to stop in Rock Hill to experience history that you’ll never forget. The Freedom Walkway is a moving reminder of struggles won and yet to be overcome. Be sure to visit again in winter when the whole town becomes a Winter Wonderland.
freedomwalkway.com
139 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA
Management/FreedomWalkway.com
The Freedom Walkway is a historical landmark replete with symbolism depicting the struggle for freedom for people of color locally and nationally. Stones represent obstacles and a “9” mosaic, as well as nine stone stools, represent Friendship 9, who sat at McCrory’s Lunch Counter when it was forbidden to them and were arrested, sparking similar demonstrations across the country. Regional flora and fauna are depicted as well as the core message of this struggle, “Liberty and Justice for All”. A block away is a Civil Rights Memorial which shares the history and celebrates the leaders of the Civil Rights movement.
Winthrop University Alumni Association/Facebook
Tillman Hall is a Romanesque-style building that is the focal point for Winthrop University, which was originally Winthrop College, the first state-sponsored women’s college in South Carolina. Tillman Hall was built in 1895 and is an architectural marvel comprised of pressed red bricks, a granite foundation, a conical clock tower with a belfry, and several intricate details including arches, keystones, gables, and Sullivanesque friezes and floral motifs. It is quite a sight to behold, and still looks much like it did when it was first built.
Winthrop University, 1894 Alumni Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
Bill Fitzpatrick/Wikipedia
This lovely district boasts 29 historic homes, most of them built between 1906 and 1925. Many styles of home construction are on display, including Victorian, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, and Classical Revival. It makes for a wonderful drive through history and it is so rare to see so many 100+-year-old houses in such amazing condition, let alone still standing. There are even older houses like the Rawlinson House built around 1874-1875 and the McCall-Jones-Bryant House built around 1900.
398 Green St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA
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