South Carolina's Sea Islands engaged in a courageous “rehearsal” for Reconstruction
University of South CarolinaFree & Equal Online Exhibition
Visit ProjectFree & Equal: The Promise of Reconstruction in America explores the origins of freedom for all Americans through a dynamic online education project. Night Kitchen Interactive collaborated with renowned Reconstruction scholars and local stakeholders to bring the story of the “rehearsal for reconstruction” to life.
This exhibition presents the origins of freedom and equality in the South Carolina Sea Islands with archival photos, documents, and a series of original illustrations created by comic book artist Eric Battle. The project includes a Visit section, featuring the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort County, SC, and is complemented by an AR-enhanced mobile tour app produced by Walking Cinema.
To bring this story to life with accuracy and intention, our writers and designers worked closely with an advisory team of top scholars, including Gregory Downs, Eric Foner, Kate Masur, Melissa N. Stuckey, and Tara Y. White.
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