On July 4, 1876, in Hamburg, S.C., about 40 members of the local all-Black unit of the state militia paraded down Main Street to celebrate the centennial of America’s independence. At about 6 p ...

racially motivated 1876 Hamburg Massacre. Organizers hope to make the commemoration an annual event. Provided photo COLUMBIA, S.C. An Aiken County heritage district this weekend is commemorating ...

Members of the community gathered in front of a historical marker for the Hamburg Massacre for the ninth annual ceremony. The event was held to honor the eight men killed during the massacre ...